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Comparison of the efficacy of single-hole and multi-hole epidural catheters for labor analgesia: A randomized, parallel sequential allocation trial to determine the effective dose of ropivacaine for 90% of patients

Comparison of the efficacy of single-hole and multi-hole epidural catheters for labor analgesia: A randomized, parallel sequential allocation trial to determine the effective dose of ropivacaine for 90% of patients

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600118570
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-02-09
Start date
2026-02-09
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-16

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Labor Pain

Interventions

Multi-orifice catheter group:Multi-orifice catheter
Single-orifice catheter group:Single-orifice catheter

Sponsors

Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
20 Years to 40 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Pregnant woman with natural delivery, single fetus, full term, cephalic presentation, primipara; 2. Age 20 - 40 years old; 3. ASA classification level II; 4. Regular prenatal check-ups during pregnancy; 5. Regular contractions (at least once every 5 minutes); 6. Cervix dilation to 2 - 5 cm, requiring epidural labor analgesia; 7. Self-rated pain VAS >= 50mm; 8. Inform about the methods, risks and purpose of this study. All participants are required to sign the informed consent form and voluntarily participate in this study.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.BMI>40 kg/m^2; 2. During pregnancy, there are severe comorbidities or other related complications such as heart disease, severe respiratory disorders, intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy, or severe preeclampsia; 3. During pregnancy, there is severe malnutrition, hypoproteinemia, severe or extremely severe anemia; 4. There are obstetric indications for cesarean section, including placenta previa, placental abruption, umbilical cord prolapse, abnormal fetal position, twin or multiple pregnancies; 5. There are contraindications for spinal puncture such as local infection, abnormal coagulation function, spinal space occupying lesions or spinal deformities; 6. Severe vulvar deformities or reproductive tract infections.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Ropivacaine dosage;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Sensory blockade ;Motor strength ;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactQian Li

Shanghai First Maternity and Infant Hospital

lliqian@51mch.com+86 21 3318 9900

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 19, 2026