Pregnant patients' expectations and concerns about ambulatory epidural anesthesia at CMCO
Assessment of the Expectations and Fears of Pregnant Patients Monitored at the CMCO Regarding Ambulatory Epidural Anesthesia
We will see if pregnant patients followed at the CMCO are interested in ambulatory epidural anesthesia and what concerns might stop them.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 50 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | Female |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Strasbourg, France Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Strasbourg) |
| Trial ID | NCT07345962 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational survey will ask adult pregnant patients monitored at the CMCO about their interest in ambulatory epidural anesthesia and any fears or concerns they have. Eligible participants are women aged 18 or older who receive care at the CMCO; refusal to participate is the only exclusion criterion. The technique is not yet offered at Strasbourg maternity wards, but a local protocol is being prepared for rollout. Results will be used to guide patient education and implementation planning for the ambulatory epidural protocol.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Adult pregnant women (≥18 years) who are monitored at the CMCO and agree to participate in the survey.
Not a fit: Patients who refuse to participate, live outside the CMCO catchment area, or have medical contraindications to epidural anesthesia may not benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If patients show interest and addressable concerns, the findings could support implementing ambulatory epidural anesthesia at the CMCO to improve maternal satisfaction.
How similar studies have performed: Ambulatory epidural techniques have been reported since the late 1990s and prior reports associate them with improved maternal satisfaction, though local implementation at Strasbourg is novel.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Adult women (≥18 years old) * Pregnant women monitored at the CMCO Exclusion Criteria: * Refusal to participate in the study
Where this trial is running
Strasbourg
- Service d'Anesthésie Réanimation médecine Péri-Opératoire - CHU de Strasbourg - France — Strasbourg, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Stéphanie KOESSLER, MD
- Email: stefanie.koessler@chru-strasbourg.fr
- Phone: 33 3 88 12 70 90
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.