Optimizing Dose of Bupivacaine in Combined Spinal Epidurals To Reduce Side Effects

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.

Timeline

Start

2015-04-24

Primary completion

2017-12-29

Completion

2017-12-29

Drugs

Indications