Do expectant mothers know their Pain-Relief options? survey investigates
NCT ID NCT06201936
First seen Aug 06, 2026 · Last updated Aug 07, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study surveys pregnant women before their anesthesia consultation to learn what they already know about epidural and spinal pain relief for childbirth, and where that knowledge comes from—such as the internet, friends, or healthcare providers. The goal is to understand the sources and gaps in information so that future education can be better tailored. Participation involves answering an anonymous online questionnaire.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Survey on pre-existing knowledge about neuroaxial (epidural/spinal) pain relief for childbirth
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help doctors better tailor childbirth pain-relief education to what pregnant women already know and where they get their information.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational survey, not a treatment test, so it won't directly change care. Responses may not represent all pregnant women, and self-reported knowledge may not be accurate.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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1,346 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Mar 2025
- Finished
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Aug 2026
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Pregnant women before delivery for whom a neuroaxiual procedure for pain reduction during childbirth would theoretically be eligible.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
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Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women prior to delivery Exclusion Criteria: * Women under 18 years of age
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University Hospital Frankfurt
Frankfurt am Main, Hesse, 60590, Germany
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