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Randomized Double-blinded Study Designed to Optimize the Dose of Bupivacaine in Combined Spinal Epidurals to Reduce the Incidence of Fetal Bradycardia and Maternal Hypotension
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Bupivacaine and Fentanyl for Pregnancy. Completed, enrolled 170 participants across 1 site.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine what dose of medication administered through a combined spinal epidural (CSE) provides the optimal pain relief with the minimal amount of side effects. The 3 doses studied here (1.25, 1.66 and 2.5mg) are routinely use on the labor floor (depending on the physician preference) but the idea is to quantify safety, efficacy and side effects for each of these doses.
Study Details
Timeline
Interventions
The dose of bupivacaine administered intrathecally during placement of the spinal anesthetic.
20 micrograms routinely administered in combination in the spinal anesthetic