CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Increased BMI on Efficacy of Labor Analgesia

Qatar9,000 participantsStarted 2025-02-02

Plain-language summary

This study seeks to identify the most effective neuraxial technique for labor analgesia in Class III parturient

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

FEMALE

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.

Inclusion Criteria: * Age \> or equal to 18 years * BMI ≥ 40 kg/m² * Gestational age ≥ 28 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Age \< 18 years * BMI \< 40 kg/m² * History of venous thromboembolism or arterial disease (e.g., DVT, PE, angina, MI, or stroke) * Severe active lung, cardiovascular, renal, or liver disorders; autoimmune disease; or hemoglobinopathies * Hereditary or acquired thrombophilia (e.g., Factor V Leiden mutation or antithrombin deficiency) * In utero fetal demise (IUFD) * Failed operative vaginal delivery * Cesarean for the second twin or multiple pregnancies (triplets or higher) * IVF pregnancy * Intraoperative bleeding\>1500mL * Emergency cesarean section (Category I) * Presence of large uterine fibroid ≥10 cm.

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

Success rate of labor analgesia

Timeframe: onset of neuraxial analgesia to completion of labor

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07367347

SponsorMariah Arif

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-31

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