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How the Method of Bladder Emptying After Epidural Placement in Labor Affects Postpartum Voiding
NCT07125326 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
At least ten percent of patients have postpartum urinary retention or difficulty urinating after birth, which can cause incontinence and other urinary problems long-term. After getting an epidural placed, patients should be numb in their pelvic region. This numbness makes it difficult to feel the need to urinate, so patients need a urinary catheter placed to empty the bladder. Some patients have one catheter placed throughout their labor and others have a catheter placed to empty the bladder then removed every few hours. The investigators are studying whether placing a catheter once or catheterizing multiple times affects the rate of postpartum urinary problems and infection.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Intermittent catheterization
- PROCEDURE Continuous catheterization
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital — Pittsburgh
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 564 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-12-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2027-08 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT07125326
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT07125326 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 564 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,082 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 5 conditions, with Urinary Retention appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Intermittent catheterization is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT07125326 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Pennsylvania. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07125326 about?
NCT07125326 is a clinical study titled "How the Method of Bladder Emptying After Epidural Placement in Labor Affects Postpartum Voiding". At least ten percent of patients have postpartum urinary retention or difficulty urinating after birth, which can cause incontinence and other urinary problems long-term. After getting an epidural placed, patients should be numb in their pelvic region. This numbness makes it difficult to feel the ne...
What is the current status of trial NCT07125326?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 564 participants. The study started on 2025-12-09. Estimated completion is 2027-08.
What conditions does trial NCT07125326 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Urinary Retention, Urinary Tract Infection (Diagnosis), Postpartum Care, Voiding Dysfunction, Postpartum Acute Urinary Retention. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07125326?
The interventions under investigation include: Intermittent catheterization (PROCEDURE), Continuous catheterization (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07125326?
This trial is sponsored by University of Pittsburgh, which has 1,082 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT07125326 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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