Using electrical stimulation to confirm epidural catheter placement in laboring women

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the effectiveness of the Electrical Epidural Stimulation Test (EST) to confirm the placement of epidural catheters in obstetric patients seeking pain relief during labor. The combined spinal-epidural technique is utilized to provide rapid analgesia, but the study aims to enhance this method by ensuring proper catheter placement through EST. The research focuses on women who are full-term and requesting epidural analgesia, assessing the safety and efficacy of this approach in a clinical setting.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Females, 18 years and older
* American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I or II
* Full-term pregnancy with request for epidural early in labour (i.e. Regular labor or C-Section)

Exclusion Criteria:

* Contraindication to regional anesthesia
* Allergy or hypersensitivity to lidocaine, bupivacaine, or fentanyl
* Use of sedatives or opioids
* Abnormal vertebrae anatomy
* Neurological disorder with lumbar involvement
* Implanted electronic devices

Where it's running

• Lucille Packard Children's Hospital
  Palo Alto, California, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Study coordinator: Chynna Villanueva, BS, RN
• Email: chynnav@stanford.edu
• Phone: 6504986346

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.