Labor Pain study: Ultrasound
Official title Changes in Velocimetric Indices of Uterine and Umbilical Arteries Before and After Combined Spinal-epidural Analgesia in Laboring Women (PART II)
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT06655675
What this study is testing
- Who it's for
- You may be able to join if you are in labor and want pain relief.
- What's involved
- You would get a pain shot called CSE. Doctors will use sound waves to check blood flow before and after.
- Time commitment
- The study happens during your labor and delivery.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 to 50, women only. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Written informed consent
- Term pregnant patients requesting labor analgesia
- Singleton pregnancy
- Term pregnant patients in active labor
- ASA\<4
You likely can't join if
- Refusal to consent for the study
- Known spinal deformities
- Previous back instrumentation
- Patients with BMI\>50 kg/㎡ due to anticipated technical challenges in Doppler studies
See the full eligibility criteria
- Written informed consent
- Term pregnant patients requesting labor analgesia
- Singleton pregnancy
- Term pregnant patients in active labor
- ASA\<4
- No evidence of fetal congenital anomalies, fetal compromise or fetal decelerations prior to CSE
- Patients with and without diagnosed hypertensive disorders of pregnancy
- Refusal to consent for the study
- Known spinal deformities
- Previous back instrumentation
- Patients with BMI\>50 kg/㎡ due to anticipated technical challenges in Doppler studies
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling female, 18 years to 50 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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