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Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Presence of a Companion During Performance of Neuraxial Labor Analgesia

NCT02982213
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Conditions
Anxiety, Pain, Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
Interventions
Companion Present
Other
Lead sponsor
Northwestern University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years · Female only
Enrollment
150 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 11, 2021 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Poke and a Placebo

NCT04497220
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Conditions
Anesthesia
Interventions
Negative Connotation Langauge, Positive Connotation Language
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Minnesota
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2021 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 7, 2026 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Results available

Combined Spinal Epidural Urinary Retention

NCT01597791
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Conditions
Anesthesia, Pain, Urinary Retention
Interventions
Foley catheter, No foley catheter
Device · Other
Lead sponsor
Northwestern University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
56 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 4, 2018 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

VerTouch Device: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT04630171
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Conditions
Pregnancy, Pain
Interventions
Group #1: VerTouch utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia procedure, Group #2: Ultrasound (US) utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia procedure, Group #3: Control group, palpation utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia procedure
Device · Other
Lead sponsor
Northwestern University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
86 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 11, 2025 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Terminated No phase listed Observational Accepts healthy volunteers

How Much Can the Thoracic and Lumbar Skin Slide?

NCT02105363
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Conditions
Movement of Thoracic and Lumbar Skin
Interventions
measure of skin movement on surface of the back, Measurement of skin movement on surface of back
Other
Lead sponsor
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Other
Eligibility
Not listed
Enrollment
400 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2014 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New Brunswick, New Jersey
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 29, 2019 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Fluoroscopy-guided Versus Traditional Placement of Epidural Catheters

NCT02678039
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Conditions
Pain, Postoperative, Pain, Chronic
Interventions
Fluoroscopy, Traditional
Device · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Lebanon, New Hampshire
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 11, 2017 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Music During Labor Epidural Placement and Patient Satisfaction

NCT02734056
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Conditions
Satisfaction
Interventions
Music, Control
Other
Lead sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 45 Years · Female only
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2015 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 29, 2017 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

Efficacy of an Epidural Versus a Fascia Iliaca Compartment Catheter After Hip Surgery

NCT01835106
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Conditions
Postoperative Pain
Interventions
Epidural catheter is used postoperatively, Fascia iliaca compartment catheter is used postoperatively
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Boston Children's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
15 Years to 35 Years
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 9, 2017 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional

Lidocaine Patch for Relief of Pain During Epidural Placement in Laboring Patients

NCT01307839
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Conditions
Pregnant, Labor
Interventions
5% lidocaine patch, placebo patch
Drug
Lead sponsor
Loma Linda University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 45 Years · Female only
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2011 – 2012
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Loma Linda, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 11, 2012 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Withdrawn Phase 1Phase 2 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

"Loss of Resistance" Versus CompuFlo® for Epidural Placement

NCT00178750
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Conditions
Pain, Epidural Analgesia
Interventions
18G Tuohy epidural needle, CompuFlo® computerized syringe pump
Device
Lead sponsor
The University of Texas Health Science Center, Houston
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 65 Years · Female only
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 4, 2020 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Epidural Loading Prior to Catheter Insertion

NCT02883283
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Conditions
Administration Methods of Labor Analgesia
Interventions
Epidural loading dose, Epidural catheter, Epidural needle
Procedure · Device
Lead sponsor
Ohio State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2013 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Columbus, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 26, 2021 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Real-time Ultrasound-guided Paramedian Epidural Access: Evaluation of a Novel In-plane Transverse View Technique

NCT01686243
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Conditions
Epidural Placement
Interventions
epidural needle placement with echogenic 17G Tuohy needles (Pajunk TuohySono), standard epidural placement
Other
Lead sponsor
The Cleveland Clinic
Other
Eligibility
30 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
25 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Cleveland, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 7, 2019 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Neuraxial Ultrasound for Thoracic Epidural Placement

NCT02785055
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Conditions
Analgesia, Epidural
Interventions
Thoracic Epidural Placement, Bupivacaine 0.05%, Hydromorphone 0.01mg/mL
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Benaroya Research Institute
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
70 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2009 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Seattle, Washington
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 26, 2016 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Not listed Phase 4 Interventional

Intravenous Terbutaline to Facilitate Labor Epidural Catheter Placement

NCT01651962
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Conditions
Labor Pain
Interventions
Terbutaline, Fentanyl, 0.9% NaCl
Drug
Lead sponsor
Kai Schoenhage
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 53 Years · Female only
Enrollment
250 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2015
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Tucson, Arizona
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 18, 2015 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Rivanna Ultrasound for Neuraxial Block

NCT03214640
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Conditions
Analgesia
Interventions
Rivanna Accuro US Device, Palpation, Neuraxial Analgesia, Spinal Block
Device · Other · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 50 Years · Female only
Enrollment
128 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 27, 2021 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Does Ultrasound Help With Placement of Labor Analgesia in Pregnant Patients?

NCT02207972
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Conditions
Pregnancy
Interventions
Use of Ultrasound, No ultrasound used
Device · Procedure
Lead sponsor
St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 48 Years · Female only
Enrollment
46 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2013 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 12, 2018 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Use of Ultrasound Guidance to Assist With Labor Epidural Placement in Patients With a BMI ≥40

NCT02984267
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Conditions
Labor Pain
Interventions
Ultrasound, Palpation
Device · Other
Lead sponsor
Thomas J. Vernon
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
18 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2016 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 10, 2018 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Mindful Meditation for Epidural Catheter Placement

NCT04687085
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Conditions
Anxiety, Pain
Interventions
10 minute mindful meditation recording
Other
Lead sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 45 Years · Female only
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2020 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 3, 2022 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Loss of Resistance, w/wo Stimulation, For Epidural Placement

NCT03087604
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Conditions
Anesthesia
Interventions
Thoracic epidural block, Electrical Nerve stimulation, Solution For Thoracic epidural block
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 90 Years
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 16, 2020 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Epidural Spinal Cord Stimulation for Sensory Restoration and Phantom Limb Pain in Upper-Limb Amputees

NCT02684201
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Conditions
Phantom Limb
Interventions
Boston Scientific Stimulator Lead
Device
Lead sponsor
Lee Fisher, PhD
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 70 Years
Enrollment
4 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2024
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 7, 2025 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Not yet recruiting Not applicable Interventional

The Use of Electrical Stimulation for Determination of Epidural Catheter Placement

NCT06055686
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Conditions
Obstetric Pain, Anesthesia, Local
Interventions
Electrical Epidural Stimulation Test
Diagnostic Test
Lead sponsor
Stanford University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 40 Years · Female only
Enrollment
50 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Stanford, California
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 30, 2025 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Comparison of Epidural and Paracostal Catheter Placement for Pain Control After Rib Fractures

NCT02295098
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Conditions
Rib Fractures, Wounds and Injuries
Interventions
Thoracic epidural catheter placement, Paracostal catheter placement
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 99 Years
Enrollment
36 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Denver, Colorado
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 7, 2018 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Withdrawn Phase 4 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Study of Use of Synera for Pain During Local Skin Infiltration With Lidocaine Before Epidural Placement

NCT01775605
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Conditions
Pain, Anxiety
Interventions
Synera
Drug
Lead sponsor
Northwell Health
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2013 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Manhasset, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 13, 2015 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Assessment of the Use of Ultrasound for Epidural Catheter Placement and Comparison With Palpation Technique

NCT02271100
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Conditions
Labor Pain
Interventions
ultrasound guidance, palpation guidance
Device
Lead sponsor
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 64 Years · Female only
Enrollment
110 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2016 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 2, 2026 · Synced Jul 22, 2026, 4:05 PM EDT