Study details
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Poke and a Placebo
University of Minnesota
NCT IDNCT04497220ClinicalTrials.gov data as of Apr 2026
Target enrollment
30
Study length
about 4.5 years
Ages
18+
Sex
Female only
Locations
1 site in MN
About this study
This trial is testing if using positive language about an epidural procedure reduces pain. It involves reading two different scripts to patients before their epidural, one with negative words and another with positive words. There will be no difference in the actual epidural placement or medications used.
Based on ClinicalTrials.gov records.
What participants do
- 1.Participate in Negative Connotation Langauge
- 2.Participate in Positive Connotation Language
Primary goalMax pain score during the epidural procedure
Participation effort
Estimated from trial records. Details can vary by site.
Time + visits
Low9%
Logistics
Moderate50%
Logistics difficulty varies by site location and availability.
Trial highlights
Treatment details
Auto-extracted from trial records to preview treatments and outcomes.
Endpoints
Primary: Max pain score during the epidural procedure