Plain-English translation of NCT06221332 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
This trial is testing a nerve block procedure called a sacral erector spinae plane block to see if it helps reduce pain during and after vaginal birth. Half of the pregnant women will receive an injection of bupivacaine (a numbing medication) in the lower back area, while the other half will receive a saline placebo injection. The study will measure how quickly women recover, how much pain they feel, and how satisfied they are with their pain relief.
Severe pain during labor and immediately after vaginal birth is common and can slow recovery for both mother and baby. This trial is testing whether this nerve block medication might provide better pain relief and help women recover faster so they can bond with their newborns and get back to normal activities sooner.
If you join this study, you will receive either the numbing medication or a placebo injection in your lower back before or during your labor, in addition to your planned epidural anesthesia. Researchers will then measure your pain levels and recovery at several time points over the first 24 hours after birth—including right after delivery, at 15, 30, and 45 minutes, and then at 1, 2, 4, 8, 12, and 24 hours. You will also answer questions about your satisfaction with pain relief and how you are recovering.
AI-generated summary from trial data · Sep 5, 2026 · Not medical advice
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