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Chloroprocaine vs. Bupivacaine for Cervical Cerclage
| Title |
A Randomized Controlled Trial of Intrathecal Chloroprocaine vs. Bupivacaine for Cervical Cerclage |
| Therapeutic Area |
Obstetric Anesthesia
|
| Principal Investigator |
Dan Drzymalski, MD |
| Min Age |
18 Years |
| Max Age |
45 Years |
| Gender |
Female |
| Contact |
Dan Drzymalski, MD
617 636-2091 |
This is a randomized controlled trial which compares the effect of chloroprocaine versus bupivacaine for cervical cerclage.
Inclusion Criteria
- ASA classification II or III
- Simple prophylactic cervical cerclage
- Planning neuraxial anesthesia
Exclusion Criteria
- Complex cervical cerclage (e.g. bulging bag)
- Contraindication to neuraxial anesthesia
- Known hypersensitivity to chloroprocaine (a.k.a. Ester allergy) or bupivacaine (a.k.a. Amide allergy)
Study Requirements
Only one research visit is required; it occurs on the day of cervical cerclage.
