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Patient-controlled Intravenous Analgesia With Remifentanil Infusion for Labour

Launched by SAMUEL LUNENFELD RESEARCH INSTITUTE, MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL · Mar 23, 2012

Trial Information

Current as of June 01, 2025

Terminated

Keywords

Labour Analgesia Pregnancy Ivpca

ClinConnect Summary

The study will be conducted as a randomized trial with two arms: Group I- continuous infusion of remifentanil with stepwise increase in infusion rates and Group II- demand bolus only with stepwise increase in bolus dose, as per the patient's analgesic requirement. Visual analog scores will be the primary outcome. Maternal and fetal side effects will be recorded. The results of this study will determine the regimen that suits the patients needs for painless labor with high efficacy, less adverse effects and a higher patient satisfaction.

Gender

FEMALE

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • Written informed consent
  • Term pregnancy in labour with singleton fetus in cephalic presentation
  • Patients requesting systemic analgesia
  • Patients with contraindication for regional anesthesia without fetal compromise (coagulopathy, thrombocytopenia, refusal, etc.)
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • Refusal to sign written informed consent
  • Inability to communicate in English
  • Opioid dependence or addiction
  • Patients on Methadone
  • Allergy or hypersensitivity to remifentanil
  • Fetal heart rate abnormalities
  • Fetal congenital anomalies

About Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute, Mount Sinai Hospital

The Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute at Mount Sinai Hospital is a leading biomedical research facility dedicated to advancing our understanding of human health and disease. Renowned for its innovative research programs, the institute focuses on areas such as cancer, genetics, and reproductive health, fostering collaboration among top-tier scientists and clinicians. With a commitment to translating research findings into clinical applications, the Samuel Lunenfeld Research Institute plays a pivotal role in the development of novel therapies and interventions, thereby contributing to improved patient outcomes and the advancement of medical science.

Locations

Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Mrinalini Balki, MD

Principal Investigator

MOUNT SINAI HOSPITAL

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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