A Comparison Study Of Two Different Techniques For Identifying The Epidural Space In Parturients In Labour

Labouring Parturients Requiring/Requesting Epidural Analgesia as Part of Their Peri-partum Care Clinical Trial

Official title: A COMPARISON STUDY OF TWO DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES FOR IDENTIFYING THE EPIDURAL SPACE IN PARTURIENTS IN LABOUR: A PILOT PROSPECTIVE RANDOMIZED STUDY.

Status Completed

Clinical Trial Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether the use of the Epidrum device to identify the epidural space in labouring parturients reduces morbidity, when compared to standard loss of resistance techniques.

Clinical Trial Description

n/a

Study Design

Allocation: Randomized, Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Parallel Assignment, Masking: Double Blind (Subject, Investigator, Outcomes Assessor), Primary Purpose: Treatment

Related Conditions & MeSH terms

• Labouring Parturients Requiring/Requesting Epidural Analgesia as Part of Their Peri-partum Care

• NCT number: NCT01574391
• Study type: Interventional
• Source: National Maternity Hospital, Ireland
• Status: Completed
• Phase: N/A
• Start date: March 2012
• Completion date: August 2012