Comparison between intermittent epidural bolus and continuous epidural infusion for labor analgesia. A randomized double blinded study

A comparision between Intermittent Epidural bolus and Continuous Epidural infusion for labor analgesia. Using Levobupivacaine and Fentanyl-A randomized two arm study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2023/03/050818

Enrollment

Registered

2023-03-17

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2023-04-03

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Continuous epidural infusion vs intermittent epidural bolus with levobupivacaine and fentanyl for labor analgesia: Patients from both group will receive 0,0625% levobupivacaine and 1mcg

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA 1 and ASA 2 Primigravida Cervical dilatation <4 cm

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient refusal Patient with Pregnancy induced Hypertension,Heart disease and Anemia Cervical dilatation >4cm Breech and multiparous women Coagulopathy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare total analgesic consumption between continuous epidural infusion and Intermittent epidural bolus groupTimepoint: Every one hour after loading dose till the end of the labor	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To compare motor blockade and mode of delivery between continuous and intermittent epidural analgesiaTimepoint: 12 hours - 24 hours	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Ranjith kumar

Aarupadai veedu medical college

Ranjit9124@gmail.com8056289625

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026