Clinical Trial

Higher vs Lower Lumber Epidural Catheter Insertion During Labour: A Randomised Trial to Compare Efficacy.

Completed
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Summary
This study will randomise pregnant women to labour epidural at a higher versus a lower lumbar level. Outcomes relating to success or failure of the epidural catheter at this level will be assessed.
Protocol Amendment History 3 changes
critical Trial completed 2026-08-15
notable Primary completion pushed: 2025-09 -> 2026-01-04 2026-08-15
minor Completion pushed: 2025-09 -> 2026-01-05 2026-08-15
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06850636
Lead Sponsor The Rotunda Hospital
Conditions Labour Analgesia, Epidural Anaesthesia
Enrollment 164 participants
Start Date 2025-02-25
Primary Completion 2026-01-04 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-01-05 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-08-14