This study is looking at the best dose of bupivacaine (a pain-relieving medication) to provide comfort during labor. You might be able to join if you are pregnant, between 37 and 42 weeks, have no major health problems, are less than 5 cm dilated, and want an epidural for labor pain with a pain score of 5 or higher. The researchers want to find the dose of bupivacaine that makes 90% of patients feel comfortable (pain score less than 3) within 30 minutes after receiving the medication. The study status is currently unclear, and they plan to enroll 120 participants.

Study design

This is an interventional study that will randomly assign participants to one of two epidural techniques (DPE or EPL). The dose of bupivacaine will be adjusted for each participant based on how the previous participant responded.

What's involved

Not specified in the trial record.

Compensation

Not stated in the trial record.

Follow-up

Your pain level will be measured 30 minutes after receiving the medication.

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