Analgesic Efficacy of a Multiport Versus Uniport Flexible Catheter for Labor Epidural Analgesia (NCT01861821) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Analgesic Efficacy of a Multiport Versus Uniport Flexible Catheter for Labor Epidural Analgesia
United States650 participantsStarted 2011-11
Plain-language summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether multiple ports improve the analgesic efficacy of flexible catheters used for the provision of epidural analgesia during the entire continuum of labor and delivery
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* American Society of Anesthesiologists Classification I-III parturients
* Mixed parity
* Estimated gestational age of at least 37 weeks
* Singleton gestation
* Cephalic presentation
* Spontaneous or induced labor
Exclusion Criteria:
* Body mass index (BMI) \> 45 kg/m2
* Prior cesarean section
* Multiple gestation
* Fetal abnormality
* Use of chronic analgesic medication
* Local anesthetic allergy
* Coagulopathy or anticoagulation
* Infection at epidural insertion site
* Spinal deformity other than mild scoliosis
* Uncontrolled/uncompensated/uncorrected cerebral, cardiovascular, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, hepatic, renal, endocrinologic, metabolic, or hematologic condition
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Analgesic success rate
Timeframe: 30 minutes following the initiation of labor epidural analgesia