πŸ›οΈ Verified NIH Record β€’ Updated 2026-07-10

ED90 of Epidural Bupivacaine With Lidocaine for the Initiation of Labor Analgesia (NCT05543694)

ED90 of Epidural Bupivacaine for the Initiation of Labor Analgesia: A Randomized Biased Coin Sequential Allocation Trial With a Lidocaine Test Dose

🟒 Recruiting Phase4 πŸ’Š Investigational Drug / Biologic Sponsor: Brigham and Women's Hospital

🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)

To estimate the dose of bupivacaine required to achieve initial effective comfort in 90% of patients (ED90) via the epidural (DPE or EPL) technique in women undergoing labor after receiving a lidocaine "test dose"

Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.

Location: Brigham and Women's Hospital β€” Boston, Massachusetts

Age range: 18 Years to 50 Years

πŸ§ͺ Interventions in This Study

πŸ“‹ "Do I Qualify?" β€” 1-Minute Self Screener

Instant Checklist

Full eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria β†—

πŸ“ All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)

  • Brigham and Women's Hospital β€” Boston, Massachusetts

πŸ“ž Contact the Study Coordinator

Phone: (617) 732-8216

Email: ltsen@bwh.harvard.edu

Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.

πŸ’° Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights

  • 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
  • Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA Β§ 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
  • Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.

Explore by condition: All Labor Pain clinical trials

πŸ’‘ How to Participate

  1. Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
  2. Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
  3. Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
  4. Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.
πŸ›οΈ View Official NIH Record β†—