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Dural Puncture Epidural vs Standard Epidural Analgesia in Labor

NCT07278895 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 102

Last updated 2026-04-07

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Summary

This randomized prospective study compares Dural Puncture Epidural (DPE) and Standard Epidural Analgesia in term laboring women. The study evaluates analgesic quality, onset time, maternal and neonatal outcomes, side effects, and overall patient satisfaction.

Conditions

  • Pregnancy Related
  • Analgesia, Epidural
  • Labor Pain

Interventions

PROCEDURE

Dural Puncture Epidural (DPE)

The Dural Puncture Epidural (DPE) technique is performed by inserting a 27-gauge Whitacre spinal needle through the Tuohy epidural needle to puncture the dura without intrathecal drug injection. After removal of the spinal needle, an epidural catheter is placed, and following a negative test dose, a bolus of 10 mL 0.125% bupivacaine with 1.5 µg/mL fentanyl is administered.

PROCEDURE

Standard Epidural Analgesia

Standard Epidural Analgesia is performed using a Tuohy needle without dural puncture. An epidural catheter is inserted into the epidural space, and after a negative test dose, a bolus of 10 mL 0.125% bupivacaine with 1.5 µg/mL fentanyl is administered.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
45 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-01-20
Primary Completion
2026-04-03
Completion
2026-04-06

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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