Impact of Patient Choice for Epidural Potency on Maternal Satisfaction (NCT07414407) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Impact of Patient Choice for Epidural Potency on Maternal Satisfaction
United States150 participantsStarted 2026-04-01
Plain-language summary
This clinical trial will compare two different approaches to epidural analgesia during labor to see which approach leads to higher patient satisfaction after delivery.
Primary aim: determine whether one approach produces greater postpartum maternal satisfaction.
Secondary aims: compare pain control and side effects.
Participants are people in labor who receive epidural analgesia. They will receive routine clinical epidural care and complete brief, in-hospital questionnaires about pain and satisfaction.
All care is provided by the clinical team and safety practices remain unchanged.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 50 Years
Sex
FEMALE
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Planned vaginal delivery
* Patient requesting epidural labor analgesia
* Gestational age \>34 weeks
Exclusion Criteria:
* Any contraindication to neuraxial block
* History of chronic pain, anxiety or depression
* Intolerance or allergy to local anesthetic or opioids
* Cesarean delivery within 2 hours of epidural initiation
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.