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Can ultrasound make labor epidurals easier? new study aims to find out

NCT ID NCT07056166

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: University of Padova Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study at the University of Padua will use ultrasound to scan the lower backs of 563 pregnant women before they receive an epidural for labor pain. The goal is to identify physical markers that predict when the epidural might be hard to place. Researchers will compare ultrasound measurements with how many attempts or extra help was needed. No experimental treatment is involved, and participants receive standard care.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors predict and avoid difficult epidural placements, making labor analgesia safer and more comfortable.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. The findings may not apply to all patients or settings, and no direct benefit is guaranteed.

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Study facts

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

Participants

About 563 people

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

Started

Aug 2025

Expected to finish

Jul 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

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

The study population consists of adult pregnant women (≥18 years old) admitted to the Labor and Delivery Unit at the University Hospital of Padua who are candidates for epidural catheter placement for labor analgesia. All participants must provide written informed consent. No specific exclusion criteria apply.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Female participants only

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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-Inclusion Criteria: Pregnant women aged ≥18 years Candidates for epidural catheter placement for labor analgesia Provided written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * None

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Epidural catheterization

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University Hospital of Padua

    RECRUITING

    Padua, 35127, Italy