Management of Indwelling Labor Epidural Catheters for Cesarean Delivery (NCT07366307) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Management of Indwelling Labor Epidural Catheters for Cesarean Delivery
200 participantsStarted 2026-01-01
Plain-language summary
This is a prospective observational study that will survey patients who had an indwelling labor epidural catheter and subsequently underwent cesarean delivery. We hypothesize that patients who had removal of indwelling labor epidural catheters and had a new neuraxial anesthetic technique attempted will have a lower incidence of self-reported pain during cesarean delivery compared to patients who had top up of their indwelling labor epidural catheters.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 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:
* ages 18-50 years
* had cesarean delivery at Baylor Scott \& White Medical Center from January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026
* Fluent in the English language (our catastrophizing survey is validated in English language only)
* Can provide their own consent
* Identifies as Black or African American only, Hispanic, or White or Caucasian only
* had administration of local anesthetic through indwelling labor epidural or removal of indwelling labor epidural followed by single injection spinal or combined spinal epidural
Exclusion Criteria:
* less than 18 years old, older than 50 years old
* had cesarean delivery at Baylor Scott \& White Medical Center before January 1, 2026 or after December 31, 2026
* Employee of Baylor Scott \& White Health labor and delivery unit
* Student of a school that performs clinical rotations at Baylor Scott \& White Medical Center-Temple
* Incarcerated at the time of study enrollment
* Underwent scheduled cesarean hysterectomy
* Underwent cesarean delivery with general anesthesia as either the primary anesthetic technique or had conversion to general anesthesia because of failure of neuraxial anesthesia
* Admitted to the intensive care unit immediately following cesarean delivery
* Did not have intrathecal morphine or intrathecal fentanyl if receiving spinal anesthesia
* Had anesthesia for an attempted external cephalic version within 24 hours of cesarean delivery
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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Pain during cesarean delivery
Timeframe: Patients will be asked this question once 24-72 hours after their cesarean delivery.