Evaluation of the Impact of Ambulatory Epidural on Maternal Satisfaction During Delivery and Post… (NCT06550570) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Evaluation of the Impact of Ambulatory Epidural on Maternal Satisfaction During Delivery and Postpartum
France126 participantsStarted 2024-07-23
Plain-language summary
Childbirth is a special event for women. Maternal satisfaction regarding childbirth is quite important, that is why this factor has to be taken into account. A bad experience related to childbirth could lead to serious psychological and organic consequences such as postpartum depression, mother-baby bond deterioration and chronic pelvic pain. Childbirth image changed over the years to the extent that an increasingly physiological process keeping analgesia and safety is more and more desired. In this perspective, this study aims to investigate an approach so-called ambulatory epidural. Indeed, only a few studies have been conducted and the ones published in 1990s did not involve the current recommended pharmacological protocols.
Who can participate
Age range
18 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:
* Women older than 18 years old
* with Physiological pregnancy (fetus cephalic position, normal fetal heart rate, spontaneous work between 37 and 41 SA)
* Having benefited from epidural, usual or ambulatory depending on the study period
* who speeks and understand French
* who signed a free and informed consent form
Exclusion Criteria:
* Hearing or comprehension impairment
* Twin pregnancies
* Scarred uterus
* Fetus in non cephalic position
* Imminent delivery
* Women under protective supervision (guardianship, curatorship)
* Women bereaved of a spouse or child during pregnancy
* Hospitalization of child in neonatology after delivery
* Women hospitalized in critical care units after childbirth
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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Obstetrical labor and delivery experience in birthgiving women