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Study identifier: NCT06850636 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 28, 2026
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Higher vs Lower Lumber Epidural Catheter Insertion During Labour: A Randomised Trial to Compare Efficacy.

Condition: Labour Analgesia, Epidural Anaesthesia  ·  Sponsor: The Rotunda Hospital

PhaseNA
Planned participants162
Who can joinFemale, N/A to no upper limit
Healthy volunteersYes

About this study

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.

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Talk to the study team

Thomas Drew, FCAI  ·  018171753  ·  tdrew@rotunda.ie

Mohamed Mostafa

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Locations (1)

The Rotunda Hospital, DublinDublin, Dublin, IrelandRecruiting

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