BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology
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Randomized Controlled Trial Comparative Study Clinical Trial
A randomised controlled trial of epidural compared with non-epidural analgesia in labour.
To investigate possible short and long term side effects of epidural analgesia, compared with non-epidural analgesia for pain relief in labour. ⋯ This study provided no evidence to support the suggestion of a direct association between the use of epidural anaesthesia in labour and the incidence of long term backache. Despite a significant proportion of women in each group not receiving their allocated analgesia, a significant difference in terms of instrumental delivery rates remained. Satisfaction in both groups of women was high.
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Randomized Controlled Trial Clinical Trial
The effect of an intrauterine application of two percent lignocaine gel on pain perception during Vabra endometrial sampling: a randomised double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
To determine whether two percent lignocaine gel can reduce the perception of pain during Vabra endometrial aspiration. ⋯ Intrauterine application of 2% lignocaine gel did not significantly reduce the frequency with which women experienced unacceptable levels of pain or anxiety during endometrial aspiration compared with placebo.