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Improving Labour Induction Analgesia: Epidural Fentanyl Bolus at Epidural Initiation for Induction of Labour

Primary Purpose

Epidural, Labor Pain, Induction of Labor Affected Fetus / Newborn

Status
Terminated
Phase
Phase 1
Locations
Canada
Study Type
Interventional
Intervention
Epidural Fentanyl Bolus
Standard Epidural Group
Sponsored by
University of Saskatchewan
About
Eligibility
Locations
Arms
Outcomes
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About this trial

This is an interventional treatment trial for Epidural focused on measuring Epidural, Opioids, Fentanyl, Labour Induction, Labour Pain, Obstetric Pain, Induction of Labour, Anesthesia, Obstetric Anesthesia

Eligibility Criteria

18 Years - 40 Years (Adult)FemaleAccepts Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Healthy parturients
  • Parturients presenting for labour induction for post-term pregnancy (i.e. pregnancy beyond 42 weeks gestational age)
  • Parturients who have had an uncomplicated pregnancy

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Parturients presenting for induction of labour for pre-labour (premature) rupture of membranes
  • Parturients presenting for induction of labour for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy [including preeclampsia, eclampsia, HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets)]
  • Parturients with maternal diabetes
  • Fetal growth restriction
  • Multiple gestation pregnancy
  • Known or suspected Chorioamnionitis
  • Known or suspected Abruptio placentae
  • Oligohydramnios
  • Parturients with cholestasis of pregnancy
  • Known alloimmunization with fetal effects.
  • Parturients with other chronic medical conditions or any complications related to pregnancy
  • Participants who lack capacity to consent on their own behalf

Sites / Locations

  • Royal University Hospital

Arms of the Study

Arm 1

Arm 2

Arm Type

Active Comparator

Experimental

Arm Label

Control Group (No Additional Epidural Fentanyl Bolus)

Fentanyl bolus group

Arm Description

The Control group will receive a 2 ml bolus of standard epidural mix solution after epidural placement followed by standard care infusion of epidural local anesthetic/opioids, with a PCEA pump for subsequent analgesia.

The Fentanyl bolus group will receive a 2 ml bolus of epidural Fentanyl (50 mcg/ml; therefore a total dose of 100 mcg) after epidural placement, followed by a standard care infusion of epidural local anesthetic/opioids, with a PCEA pump for subsequent analgesia.

Outcomes

Primary Outcome Measures

Labour analgesia quality: Change in verbal rating pain scale (VRS) after epidural placement
Quality of labour analgesia/pain scores will be assessed by the verbal rating pain scale (VRS) with a minimum score of 0 indicating "No Pain" and a maximum score of 10 indicating "Worst Possible Pain". Higher values closer to 10 indicate worse pain/poor analgesia. A score of 2 is indicative of "mild pain", a score of 4 is indicative of "moderate pain", a score of 6 is indicated of "severe pain", and a score of 8 is indicative of "very severe pain". Verbal rating pain scale will be assessed 1) Prior to epidural placement, 2) 20 minutes after epidural placement, 3) 60 minutes after epidural placement, and 4) 120 minutes after epidural placement.

Secondary Outcome Measures

Total epidural opioid consumption
Total opioid consumption will be measured by reviewing the epidural pump and adding together the total opioid infused and number PCEA or documented epidural "top-ups" or boluses.
Incidence of failed/incomplete epidurals
Patient charts will be reviewed to look for any signs of a failed or incomplete/inadequate epidural (i.e. need to re-do epidural, concerns regarding incomplete block, need for multiple top-ups).
Neonatal well-being: Presence or Absence of Fetal Heart Tracing Abnormalities
Neonatal well-being will be assessed by monitoring for concerns charted about Fetal Heart Tracings. Specifically, patient charts will be reviewed to assess for concerns regarding early decelerations, late decelerations, and variable decelerations. The amount of decelerations will also be documented (if applicable).
Neonatal well-being: Apgar scores
Neonatal well-being will be assessed by recording Apgar scores at 1 minute following fetal delivery, and at 5 minutes following fetal delivery. The maximum and most reassuring Apgar score is 10 which indicates a neonate that is active, has a heart rate over 100 beats per minute, has a prompt response to stimulation, appears pink/well oxygenated and has a vigorous cry. In general, Apgar scores of 7 or higher are typically considered normal for a neonate and neonates with scores above 7 are unlikely to require resuscitative intervention. Any Apgar score below 7 is abnormal and should alert the care team of the possible need for resuscitative intervention. A score of 4-6 is below normal and means the neonate will likely need medical intervention or resuscitation. Apgar scores of 1-3 are critically low and indicative of a need for resuscitative intervention and intensive care.
Neonatal well-being: Umbilical artery pH value
Neonatal well-being will be assessed by recording and documenting the umbilical artery vein pH lab value drawn at the time of fetal delivery/birth. A umbilical artery pH value < 7.0 will be considered as abnormal and indicative of pathologic fetal acidemia.
Neonatal well-being: Breast-feeding quality
Neonatal well-being will be assessed by reviewing postpartum patient charts to look for any documented consults to breastfeeding consultant (i.e. "yes" or "no" regarding the need for breastfeeding consultant). The number of breastfeeding consults will also be documented (if applicable).
Maternal well-being: Respiratory Rate
Maternal well-being will be assessed by recording and documenting the maternal respiratory rate at specific intervals (see Time Frame below). A respiratory rate less than 12 will be considered as abnormal and bradypneic. A respiratory rate greater than 25 will be considered as abnormal and tachypneic.
Maternal well-being: Heart Rate
Maternal well-being will be assessed by recording and documenting the maternal heart rate at specific intervals (see Time Frame below). A heart rate less than 60 beats per minute will be considered as abnormal and bradycardic. A heart rate greater than 110 beats per minute will be considered as abnormal and tachycardic.
Maternal well-being: Blood pressure
Maternal well-being will be assessed by recording and documenting the maternal blood pressure at specific intervals (see Time Frame below). Both systolic and diastolic blood pressures will be recorded. A systolic blood pressure less than 95 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure less than 55 mmHg will be considered as abnormal and hypotensive. A systolic blood pressure greater than 140 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 95 mmHg will be considered as abnormal and hypertensive.
Maternal well-being: Oxygen Saturation (SpO2)
Maternal well-being will be assessed by recording and documenting the maternal oxygen saturation at specific intervals (see Time Frame below). A maternal oxygen saturation less than 94% will be considered as abnormal and indicative of hypoxia.

Full Information

First Posted
June 6, 2019
Last Updated
November 2, 2020
Sponsor
University of Saskatchewan
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1. Study Identification

Unique Protocol Identification Number
NCT04011098
Brief Title
Improving Labour Induction Analgesia: Epidural Fentanyl Bolus at Epidural Initiation for Induction of Labour
Official Title
Improving Labour Induction Analgesia: a Randomized Control Trial of Single Epidural Fentanyl Bolus at Epidural Initiation for Induction of Labour
Study Type
Interventional

2. Study Status

Record Verification Date
November 2020
Overall Recruitment Status
Terminated
Why Stopped
Unable to meet recruitment numbers, lack of participation
Study Start Date
July 1, 2019 (Actual)
Primary Completion Date
November 2, 2020 (Actual)
Study Completion Date
November 2, 2020 (Actual)

3. Sponsor/Collaborators

Responsible Party, by Official Title
Principal Investigator
Name of the Sponsor
University of Saskatchewan

4. Oversight

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Drug Product
No
Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated Device Product
No
Data Monitoring Committee
No

5. Study Description

Brief Summary
Labour pain can be intensified for labour inductions and women undergoing inductions often have earlier and more frequent requests for analgesia. Current evidence suggests that epidural analgesia effectively manages pain in labour, but may give rise to adverse effects for both the mother and neonate. Opioids are often added to epidurals to improve the quality of analgesia. Despite reassuring findings regarding epidural opioids, other investigators have found an association between epidural opioids and neonatal respiratory distress, lower Neurological and Adaptive Capacity scores, and reduced rates of breastfeeding. Given the heightened implications for the mother and neonate in situations requiring induction of labour, the desire for a positive outcome whilst still providing adequate maternal analgesia is paramount. This study thus aims to investigate whether a preliminary epidural Fentanyl bolus at the initiation of the epidural may help to improve analgesia for women undergoing labour inductions for post-term pregnancy in a safe manner. Importantly, the main rationale of this proposed practice being that by achieving adequate epidural analgesia earlier in the labour induction, this may lead to better pain control overall and less overall requirements for epidural PCEA boluses and epidural "top-ups" as the induction progresses.
Detailed Description
The pain felt during labour is influenced by many physiological and psychosocial factors and often requires some form of relief. Pain can be intensified for labour inductions as the body's natural pain-relieving endorphins are not readily released in response to the increasingly strong and painful uterine contractions- leading to earlier and more frequent requests for analgesia. Induced labour has also been reported as being significantly longer than spontaneous labour. Current evidence suggests that epidural, combined spinal epidural and inhaled analgesia effectively manage pain in labour, but may give rise to adverse effects for both the mother and neonate. Despite this, epidural analgesia is considered the gold standard in the treatment of labor pain and has a role in labour inductions. Opioids are often added to epidurals to improve the quality of analgesia because of their faster onset and superior pain relief. When combined with opioids, lower concentrations of local anesthetic are needed. Such combinations provide adequate analgesic effect while allowing the parturient to maintain maximal motor function. In studies assessing the safety and efficacy of labour analgesia, neonatal outcome is a primary concern and the use of opioids for labour analgesia is controversial because of the potentially negative effects on neonates. Common indicators of poor neonatal outcomes include a lower Apgar score, a lower Neurological and Adaptive Capacity Score (NACS), and a lower umbilical artery or vein pH value. Fentanyl is the most widely investigated adjuncts to epidural local anesthetics. Various RCTs comparing epidural local anesthetics with and without fentanyl have found no significant differences in neonatal Apgar scores at one and five minutes between the groups. A recent meta-analysis of twenty-one RCTs involving epidural Fentanyl and Sufentanil concluded that there was no difference in the incidence of Apgar scores < 7 at one and five minutes, no significant differences in the NACS at two hours and at 24 hours, and no significant differences were found in umbilical cord artery pH between the epidural opioid and control groups. This meta-analysis concluded that the common doses of Fentanyl (total dose of 100-500 mcg) and Sufentanil (total dose of 7.5-30 mcg) used with an epidural/spinal technique are safe for neonates up to 24 hours after delivery. Despite reassuring findings regarding epidural opioids, other investigators have found an association between epidural opioids and neonatal respiratory distress and the use of epidural fentanyl has been associated with a NACS that failed to improve by 24 hours in one study. Furthermore, the use of epidural opioids was associated with reduced rates of breastfeeding in some observational studies, but evidence is unclear and debated. Given the heightened implications for the mother and neonate in situations requiring induction of labour, the desire for a positive outcome whilst still providing adequate maternal analgesia is paramount. This study thus aims to investigate whether a preliminary epidural Fentanyl bolus at the initiation of the epidural may help to improve analgesia for women undergoing labour inductions for post-term pregnancy in a safe manner. Importantly, the main rationale of this proposed practice being that by achieving adequate epidural analgesia earlier in the labour induction, this may lead to better pain control overall and less overall requirements for epidural PCEA boluses and epidural "top-ups" as the induction progresses.

6. Conditions and Keywords

Primary Disease or Condition Being Studied in the Trial, or the Focus of the Study
Epidural, Labor Pain, Induction of Labor Affected Fetus / Newborn, Obstetric Anesthesia Problems, Obstetric Pain, Opioid
Keywords
Epidural, Opioids, Fentanyl, Labour Induction, Labour Pain, Obstetric Pain, Induction of Labour, Anesthesia, Obstetric Anesthesia

7. Study Design

Primary Purpose
Treatment
Study Phase
Phase 1
Interventional Study Model
Parallel Assignment
Model Description
Prospective randomized control trial (RCT) utilizing parallel groups
Masking
ParticipantCare ProviderInvestigator
Masking Description
Participants will be randomized to one of two groups according to a 1:1 allocation with blinding of the intervention accomplished by providing the Anesthesia practitioner with either a 3 ml syringe filled with 2 ml of standard epidural mix (control) or 2 ml of Fentanyl (50 mcg/ml)(intervention): Control group: will receive a 2 ml bolus of standard epidural mix solution after epidural placement followed by standard care infusion of epidural local anesthetic/opioids, with a PCEA pump for subsequent analgesia. Fentanyl bolus group: will receive a 2 ml bolus of epidural Fentanyl (50 mcg/ml; therefore a total dose of 100 mcg) after epidural placement, followed by a standard care infusion of epidural local anesthetic/opioids, with a PCEA pump for subsequent analgesia.
Allocation
Randomized
Enrollment
5 (Actual)

8. Arms, Groups, and Interventions

Arm Title
Control Group (No Additional Epidural Fentanyl Bolus)
Arm Type
Active Comparator
Arm Description
The Control group will receive a 2 ml bolus of standard epidural mix solution after epidural placement followed by standard care infusion of epidural local anesthetic/opioids, with a PCEA pump for subsequent analgesia.
Arm Title
Fentanyl bolus group
Arm Type
Experimental
Arm Description
The Fentanyl bolus group will receive a 2 ml bolus of epidural Fentanyl (50 mcg/ml; therefore a total dose of 100 mcg) after epidural placement, followed by a standard care infusion of epidural local anesthetic/opioids, with a PCEA pump for subsequent analgesia.
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Epidural Fentanyl Bolus
Other Intervention Name(s)
Experimental Intervention
Intervention Description
Fentanyl bolus refers to the provision of a 2 ml bolus of epidural Fentanyl (50 mcg/ml; therefore a total dose of 100 mcg) after epidural placement, followed by a standard care infusion of epidural local anesthetic/opioids, with a PCEA pump for subsequent analgesia (0.08% Bupivicaine with 2 mcg/ml Fentanyl Solution).
Intervention Type
Drug
Intervention Name(s)
Standard Epidural Group
Other Intervention Name(s)
Control Intervention
Intervention Description
The Control group will receive a 2 ml bolus of standard epidural mix solution (0.08% Bupivicaine with 2 mcg/ml Fentanyl) after epidural placement followed by standard care infusion of the same solution, with a PCEA pump for subsequent analgesia.
Primary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Labour analgesia quality: Change in verbal rating pain scale (VRS) after epidural placement
Description
Quality of labour analgesia/pain scores will be assessed by the verbal rating pain scale (VRS) with a minimum score of 0 indicating "No Pain" and a maximum score of 10 indicating "Worst Possible Pain". Higher values closer to 10 indicate worse pain/poor analgesia. A score of 2 is indicative of "mild pain", a score of 4 is indicative of "moderate pain", a score of 6 is indicated of "severe pain", and a score of 8 is indicative of "very severe pain". Verbal rating pain scale will be assessed 1) Prior to epidural placement, 2) 20 minutes after epidural placement, 3) 60 minutes after epidural placement, and 4) 120 minutes after epidural placement.
Time Frame
Verbal rating pain scale will be assessed 1) Prior to epidural placement, 2) 20 minutes after epidural placement, 3) 60 minutes after epidural placement, and 4) 120 minutes after epidural placement
Secondary Outcome Measure Information:
Title
Total epidural opioid consumption
Description
Total opioid consumption will be measured by reviewing the epidural pump and adding together the total opioid infused and number PCEA or documented epidural "top-ups" or boluses.
Time Frame
Total epidural opioid consumption will be summed following fetal delivery and discontinuation of the epidural infusion. The aim will be to collect this data within 24 hours of fetal delivery via chart review.
Title
Incidence of failed/incomplete epidurals
Description
Patient charts will be reviewed to look for any signs of a failed or incomplete/inadequate epidural (i.e. need to re-do epidural, concerns regarding incomplete block, need for multiple top-ups).
Time Frame
Incidence of failed/incomplete epidurals will be determined following fetal delivery and once all chart documents are available for review. The aim will be to collect this data within 24 hours of fetal delivery via chart review.
Title
Neonatal well-being: Presence or Absence of Fetal Heart Tracing Abnormalities
Description
Neonatal well-being will be assessed by monitoring for concerns charted about Fetal Heart Tracings. Specifically, patient charts will be reviewed to assess for concerns regarding early decelerations, late decelerations, and variable decelerations. The amount of decelerations will also be documented (if applicable).
Time Frame
Fetal Heart Tracing abnormalities will be assessed and summed following fetal delivery and once chart documents/fetal heart tracing strips are all available. The aim will be to collect this data within 24 hours of fetal delivery via chart review.
Title
Neonatal well-being: Apgar scores
Description
Neonatal well-being will be assessed by recording Apgar scores at 1 minute following fetal delivery, and at 5 minutes following fetal delivery. The maximum and most reassuring Apgar score is 10 which indicates a neonate that is active, has a heart rate over 100 beats per minute, has a prompt response to stimulation, appears pink/well oxygenated and has a vigorous cry. In general, Apgar scores of 7 or higher are typically considered normal for a neonate and neonates with scores above 7 are unlikely to require resuscitative intervention. Any Apgar score below 7 is abnormal and should alert the care team of the possible need for resuscitative intervention. A score of 4-6 is below normal and means the neonate will likely need medical intervention or resuscitation. Apgar scores of 1-3 are critically low and indicative of a need for resuscitative intervention and intensive care.
Time Frame
Apgar scores will be recorded at 1 minute following fetal delivery and at 5 minutes following fetal delivery. The aim will be to collect this data within 24 hours of fetal delivery via chart review.
Title
Neonatal well-being: Umbilical artery pH value
Description
Neonatal well-being will be assessed by recording and documenting the umbilical artery vein pH lab value drawn at the time of fetal delivery/birth. A umbilical artery pH value < 7.0 will be considered as abnormal and indicative of pathologic fetal acidemia.
Time Frame
Neonatal well-being will be assessed by recording the umbilical artery pH lab value at the time of fetal delivery/birth. The aim will be to collect this data within 24 hours of fetal delivery via chart review.
Title
Neonatal well-being: Breast-feeding quality
Description
Neonatal well-being will be assessed by reviewing postpartum patient charts to look for any documented consults to breastfeeding consultant (i.e. "yes" or "no" regarding the need for breastfeeding consultant). The number of breastfeeding consults will also be documented (if applicable).
Time Frame
Neonatal breast-feeding quality will assessed and documented following fetal delivery and once all chart documents are available for review. The aim will be to collect this data within 48 hours of fetal delivery via chart review.
Title
Maternal well-being: Respiratory Rate
Description
Maternal well-being will be assessed by recording and documenting the maternal respiratory rate at specific intervals (see Time Frame below). A respiratory rate less than 12 will be considered as abnormal and bradypneic. A respiratory rate greater than 25 will be considered as abnormal and tachypneic.
Time Frame
Maternal respiratory rate will be assessed 1) Prior to epidural placement, 2) Every 5 minutes after epidural placement until 20 minutes after epidural placement, 3) 60 minutes after epidural placement, and 4) 120 minutes after epidural placement
Title
Maternal well-being: Heart Rate
Description
Maternal well-being will be assessed by recording and documenting the maternal heart rate at specific intervals (see Time Frame below). A heart rate less than 60 beats per minute will be considered as abnormal and bradycardic. A heart rate greater than 110 beats per minute will be considered as abnormal and tachycardic.
Time Frame
Maternal heart rate will be assessed 1) Prior to epidural placement, 2) Every 5 minutes after epidural placement until 20 minutes after epidural placement, 3) 60 minutes after epidural placement, and 4) 120 minutes after epidural placement
Title
Maternal well-being: Blood pressure
Description
Maternal well-being will be assessed by recording and documenting the maternal blood pressure at specific intervals (see Time Frame below). Both systolic and diastolic blood pressures will be recorded. A systolic blood pressure less than 95 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure less than 55 mmHg will be considered as abnormal and hypotensive. A systolic blood pressure greater than 140 mmHg or a diastolic blood pressure greater than 95 mmHg will be considered as abnormal and hypertensive.
Time Frame
Maternal blood pressure will be assessed 1) Prior to epidural placement, 2) Every 5 minutes after epidural placement until 20 minutes after epidural placement, 3) 60 minutes after epidural placement, and 4) 120 minutes after epidural placement
Title
Maternal well-being: Oxygen Saturation (SpO2)
Description
Maternal well-being will be assessed by recording and documenting the maternal oxygen saturation at specific intervals (see Time Frame below). A maternal oxygen saturation less than 94% will be considered as abnormal and indicative of hypoxia.
Time Frame
Maternal oxygen saturation will be assessed 1) Prior to epidural placement, 2) Every 5 minutes after epidural placement until 20 minutes after epidural placement, 3) 60 minutes after epidural placement, and 4) 120 minutes after epidural placement

10. Eligibility

Sex
Female
Minimum Age & Unit of Time
18 Years
Maximum Age & Unit of Time
40 Years
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Accepts Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: Healthy parturients Parturients presenting for labour induction for post-term pregnancy (i.e. pregnancy beyond 42 weeks gestational age) Parturients who have had an uncomplicated pregnancy Exclusion Criteria: Parturients presenting for induction of labour for pre-labour (premature) rupture of membranes Parturients presenting for induction of labour for hypertensive disorders of pregnancy [including preeclampsia, eclampsia, HELLP syndrome (Hemolysis, Elevated Liver enzymes, Low Platelets)] Parturients with maternal diabetes Fetal growth restriction Multiple gestation pregnancy Known or suspected Chorioamnionitis Known or suspected Abruptio placentae Oligohydramnios Parturients with cholestasis of pregnancy Known alloimmunization with fetal effects. Parturients with other chronic medical conditions or any complications related to pregnancy Participants who lack capacity to consent on their own behalf
Overall Study Officials:
First Name & Middle Initial & Last Name & Degree
Harry Neveling, MD, FRCPC
Organizational Affiliation
U of S Department of Anesthesiology, Perioperative Medicine and Pain Management
Official's Role
Principal Investigator
Facility Information:
Facility Name
Royal University Hospital
City
Saskatoon
State/Province
Saskatchewan
ZIP/Postal Code
S7N 0W8
Country
Canada

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