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Can a numbing cream make labor induction less painful?

NCT ID NCT07288021

Symptom relief Sponsor: Bnai Zion Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether applying a numbing cream (lidocaine-prilocaine) to the vaginal area before inserting a balloon catheter for labor induction reduces pain. About 200 pregnant women, both first-time and experienced mothers, will be randomly assigned to receive either the numbing cream or a placebo. Researchers will measure pain levels during insertion and overall satisfaction.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Lidocaine-prilocaine cream (EMLA)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple way to reduce pain during labor induction without strong medications.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-phase trial, so results may not apply to all women. The cream may not reduce pain significantly, and some may have skin reactions.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 4

Runs after approval, following long-term safety and how well the treatment works in everyday use.

Participants

About 200 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Feb 2024

Expected to finish

Jul 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women scheduled for labor induction with balloon catheter. * 18 years of age or older. * Singleton pregnancy with a cephalic presentation. * ≥ 34 completed gestational weeks. * Does not participate in any other trial that might affect maternal or fetal/neonatal outcomes. * No contraindication for vaginal delivery Exclusion Criteria: * Unable or unwilling to provide and sign informed consent forms. * Known sensitivity to EMLA or placebo substance. * Known vulvodynia or vaginismus - rendering vaginal examination not possible. * Any chronic pain syndrome

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Labor, induced

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Bnai Zion Medical Center

    RECRUITING

    Haifa, 3339419, Israel

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