CompletedNot Applicable

Lower Limb Compression Prevents Hypotension After Epidural in Labor

United States240 participantsStarted 2021-02-05

Plain-language summary

The goal of this study is to determine whether the use of sequential compression devices (lower limb compression) can reduce the rate of maternal hypotension after epidural, and therefore reduce the incidence of fetal heart tracing complications during labor.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Women with pregnancy at term (greater than or equal to 37 weeks 0 days gestation) * Singleton gestation * In labor (spontaneous or induced) * Requested epidural for pain management Exclusion Criteria: * Any diagnosis of hypertension or cardiovascular disease * Any contraindications to lower extremity compression including deep venous thrombosis in past 6 months, infected leg wound, or deformity of lower extremity * Any contraindications to epidural placement including severe thrombocytopenia and spinal deformity

What they're measuring

Maternal hypotension

Timeframe: Blood pressures measured at 1 minute following epidural placement.

Maternal hypotension

Timeframe: Blood pressures measured at 5 minutes following epidural placement.

Maternal hypotension

Timeframe: Blood pressures measured at 15 minutes following epidural placement.

Maternal hypotension

Timeframe: Blood pressures measured at 30 minutes following epidural placement.

Maternal hypotension

Timeframe: Blood pressures measured at 45 minutes following epidural placement.

Maternal hypotension

Timeframe: Blood pressures measured at 60 minutes following epidural placement.

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04750486

SponsorWayne State University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-02-15

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