Phase 2
Completed N=356
Comparison of Loss of Resistance Techniques
Pain Relief
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT00638274 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
356
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Nov 2018
Primary outcomePrimary: Success of Spinal Labor Analgesia From Combined Spinal Epidural — 163; 161 Participants — p=>.05
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine whether there is a difference in success outcome of the combined spinal epidural labor analgesia between air versus saline when used to identify the epidural space.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Success of Spinal Labor Analgesia From Combined Spinal Epidural |
163; 161 | >.05 |
| SECONDARY Number of Participants With Failed Epidural Catheters |
5; 9 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Pregnant females weighing less than or equal to 250 lbs
- Request for neuraxial labor analgesia
Exclusion Criteria
- ASA physical status greater than II
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT00638274). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.