Comparing Effectiveness of CSE Versus DPE for Labor Analgesia

• Status: Not yet recruiting
• Trial end date: 2023-08-25
• Target enrollment: 0
• Participant gender: Female

Summary

The primary purpose of this study is to determine if there are differences in block quality between the CSE and DPE techniques for labor analgesia in parturients in active labor. We hypothesize that when compared to the CSE technique, the DPE technique will significantly improve block quality in this population and require fewer "top-ups" and catheter replacements.

• Phase: Phase 4
• Accepts Healthy Volunteers?: No

Details

• Lead Sponsor: Duke University
• Treatments: Bupivacaine; Fentanyl; Pharmaceutical Solutions; Ropivacaine

Criteria

Inclusion Criteria:

• Ages 18-45, singleton, vertex fetuses at 37-41 weeks' gestation, nulliparous and multiparous women, cervical dilation of 2-7cm, pain score > 4, and English-speaking ability

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women with major cardiac disease, chronic pain, chronic opioid use