Impact of ambulatory epidural on maternal satisfaction during childbirth
Evaluation of the Impact of Ambulatory Epidural on Maternal Satisfaction During Delivery and Postpartum
This study is testing if using ambulatory epidural anesthesia during childbirth makes new mothers feel more satisfied with their delivery experience.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 126 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Metz and 1 other locations) |
| Trial ID | NCT06550570 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study evaluates the effects of ambulatory epidural anesthesia on maternal satisfaction during and after childbirth. It involves a multi-center approach where women will be assessed before and after the implementation of ambulatory epidural techniques. Participants will complete a Childbirth Assessment Questionnaire (QEVA) two days postpartum and again four weeks later to provide feedback on their experiences. The study aims to quantify changes in maternal satisfaction and overall childbirth experience based on the type of epidural received.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are women over 18 years old with a physiological pregnancy who can understand and communicate in French.
Not a fit: Patients with complications such as twin pregnancies, non-cephalic fetal positions, or those requiring critical care after childbirth may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance maternal satisfaction and reduce negative postpartum outcomes related to childbirth experiences.
How similar studies have performed: While few studies have explored ambulatory epidurals, this approach is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested with current pharmacological protocols.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Women older than 18 years old * with Physiological pregnancy (fetus cephalic position, normal fetal heart rate, spontaneous work between 37 and 41 SA) * Having benefited from epidural, usual or ambulatory depending on the study period * who speeks and understand French * who signed a free and informed consent form Exclusion Criteria: * Hearing or comprehension impairment * Twin pregnancies * Scarred uterus * Fetus in non cephalic position * Imminent delivery * Women under protective supervision (guardianship, curatorship) * Women bereaved of a spouse or child during pregnancy * Hospitalization of child in neonatology after delivery * Women hospitalized in critical care units after childbirth
Where this trial is running
Metz and 1 other locations
- CHR Metz Thionville Hopital Femme Mère Enfant — Metz, France (Recruiting)
- CHR Metz-Thionville Hopital Mère Enfant — Thionville, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lisa LEON, MD — CHR Metz Thionville Hopital Femme Mère Enfant
- Study coordinator: Arpiné EL NAR, PhD
- Email: projet-recherche-clinique@chr-metz-thionville.fr
- Phone: 0033387557766
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.