CompletedPhase 4

Programmed Intermittent Epidural Bolus For Laboring Obstetrical Women

Canada390 participantsStarted 2018-10-23

Plain-language summary

Comparison of three programmed intermittent epidural bolus (PIEB) pump settings for maintenance of labour analgesia.

Who can participate

Age range

19 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: * Singleton, vertex presentations at term (37-42 weeks gestational age) * \</= 5cm cervical dilation at the time of epidural anesthesia request * ASA 2-3 patients aged 19 or over who are able to provide informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * Contraindications to neuraxial analgesia or risk factors likely to affect placement or function of the epidural * History of hypersensitivity or idiosyncratic reaction to local anesthetics or opioids * Current or historical evidence of any significant medical conditions * Clinical settings in which continuous epidural infusion may be preferable * Risk factors significantly increasing the need for Cesarean delivery * Anticipated fetal abnormalities

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

Breakthrough pain

Timeframe: Duration of labor with epidural

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03712735

SponsorUniversity of British Columbia

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2021-03-02

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