CompletedPhase 4

Comparing Effectiveness of CSE Versus DPE for Labor Analgesia

United States101 participantsStarted 2021-11-21

Plain-language summary

The primary purpose of this study is to determine if there are differences in block quality between the CSE and DPE techniques for labor analgesia in parturients in active labor. We hypothesize that when compared to the CSE technique, the DPE technique will significantly improve block quality in this population and require fewer "top-ups" and catheter replacements.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 45 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Ages 18-45, singleton, vertex fetuses at 37-41 weeks' gestation, nulliparous and multiparous women, cervical dilation of 2-7cm, pain score \> 4, and English-speaking ability Exclusion Criteria: * Women with major cardiac disease, chronic pain, chronic opioid use

What they're measuring

Number of Participants With the Presence of Any of the Five Block Quality Components (or More Than One)

Timeframe: From placement of epidural to delivery of baby, up to 32 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05068661

SponsorDuke University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-12-07

Results submitted2024-10-16

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