TerminatedNot Applicable

Epidural Technique: Does it Really Matter to the Patient?

Stopped: This study was terminated early because of shortage of supplies with no foreseeable future of when they will be back in stock.

United States57 participantsStarted 2018-05-26

Plain-language summary

The main objective of this study will be to determine if the dural puncture epidural (DPE) provides superior analgesia and better patient satisfaction when compared to traditional epidurals for cesarean sections, and to also determine if patient satisfaction in the DPE group is comparable to that of the CSE technique.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Female parturient at Grady Memorial Hospital must meet one of the following: * Parturient having a scheduled or elective cesarean section * Parturient not having primary cesarean-section * At least 18 years of age * Subject has signed the informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Parturient who is unable or unwilling to sign the consent form * Parturient having primary cesarean section * Parturient with known complex cardiac disease (ex…aortic/mitral stenosis, aortic aneurysms, congenital heart disease with residual defects…etc) * Parturient with any contraindication to neuraxial anesthesia such as coagulopathy, infection, or patient refusal * Parturient having a fourth or more cesarean section

What they're measuring

Percent of patients with Numeric Pain Rating Score (NPRS)<1 in the DPE vs. EPI group

Timeframe: 1 hour after procedure

Percent of patients with Numeric Pain Rating Score (NPRS) <3 in the DPE vs. EPI group.

Timeframe: 1 hour after procedure

Percent of patients with Numeric Pain Rating Score (NPRS)<1 in the DPE vs. CSE group

Timeframe: 1 hour after procedure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03539796

SponsorEmory University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-07-17

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 60 Years

SexFEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

What they're measuring

Percent of patients with Numeric Pain Rating Score (NPRS)<1 in the DPE vs. EPI group

Timeframe: 1 hour after procedure

Percent of patients with Numeric Pain Rating Score (NPRS) <3 in the DPE vs. EPI group.

Timeframe: 1 hour after procedure

Percent of patients with Numeric Pain Rating Score (NPRS)<1 in the DPE vs. CSE group

Timeframe: 1 hour after procedure