None listed
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Gurulingappa I Herakal
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant women aged 18 to 45 years. 2. Pregnant women at term, defined as 37 to 42 weeks of gestation. 3. Singleton pregnancy. 4. Pregnant women in active labor, defined as regular contractions with cervical dilation of at least 3 cm. 5. Labor Analgesia Requirement: 6. Pregnant women seeking epidural analgesia for labor pain relief. 7. Participants willing and able to provide informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant women outside the term pregnancy range (less than 37 or more than 42 weeks of gestation). 2. Multiple gestation (e.g., twins, triplets). 3. Pregnant women with contraindications to epidural analgesia, such as bleeding disorders or infection at the insertion site. 4. Known allergies to Levobupivacaine, fentanyl, or any of the components used in the epidural analgesia solution. 5. Pregnant women with pre-existing medical conditions that may complicate labor or epidural administration, such as severe heart disease or uncontrolled hypertension. 5. Pregnant women unable to communicate effectively or provide feedback regarding their pain level during labor (e.g., due to cognitive impairment). 6. Women with unstable labor, including non-reassuring fetal status or other obstetric emergencies.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The expected outcomes of this study comparing continuous infusion versus intermittent bolus administration of epidural Levobupivacaine with fentanyl for labor analgesia are multifaceted and can contribute significantly to the field of obstetrics and anaesthesiology.Timepoint: Baseline Between 3 week and 6 week. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| To compare the potential benefits of continuous infusion & intermittent bolus administration of epidural Levobupivacaine 0.125% with fentanyl for labour analgesiaTimepoint: Baseline of 9 week & 10 week. | — |
Countries
India
Contacts
Public ContactGurulingappa I Herakal
Srinivas University
Outcome results
None listed