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NCT Number: NCT01709591

Effect of Prenatal Education on Perceptions of Epidural Acceptance

The purpose of the study is to determine if targeted prenatal educational program on womens' perceptions of epidural increases the acceptance of intrapartum epidural analgesia relative to the control group.

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Key information

Conditions

Labor Pain Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Signs and Symptoms

Age range

18 year–50 year

Sex eligibility

Female

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Santa Clara Valley Health and Hospital System

San Jose, California, 95128, United States

About this study

Racial/ethnic disparities exist in the proportion of patients receiving epidural analgesia. The purpose of our study is to determine if culturally-sensitive educational program targeting womens' perceptions of epidural increases the acceptance of intrapartum epidural use.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Women with viable intrauterine gestation seeking prenatal care
  • Candidates for Intrapartum epidural analgesia

Exclusion criteria

  • Intrapartum epidural analgesia is contraindicated
  • Trial of labor is contraindicated.
  • Patients planning an elective cesarean

Treatment and study plan

Prenatal education

Behavioral

Primary outcomes

  1. pre and post intervention PEQ survey results to elucidate the changes in perceptions of epiduralepidural based on the PEQ survey

    Time frame: One year time period

    All subjects will be asked to fill out the Perceptions on Epidural Questionnaire (PEQ) to elucidate their desire to receive intrapartum pain control & their attitude towards epidural to patients. Each survey will take approximately five to ten minutes to complete. The survey will be distributed in English and Spanish.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Santa Clara Valley Health & Hospital System

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Effect of Targeted Prenatal Education on Perceptions of Epidural on Acceptance of Epidural Analgesia: a Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2011
Primary completion
2018
Study completion
2018
First posted
Oct 18, 2012
Registry last updated
Aug 11, 2020

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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