CompletedNot Applicable

Assessment of the Use of Ultrasound for Epidural Catheter Placement and Comparison With Palpation Technique

United States110 participantsStarted 2016-10-25

Plain-language summary

This study is intended to determine whether ultrasound imaging can improve the ability to place a spinal or epidural needle in obstetric anesthesia. By evaluating the use of ultrasound for the placement of epidural catheters the investigators hope to answer two questions: 1\. How does the traditional technique based on palpation compare to one using ultrasound to place an epidural catheter? 2. Does ultrasound reduce one potential risk in epidural placement?

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 64 Years

SexFEMALE

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Inclusion Criteria: * Healthy ASA I or II parturient * Will be receiving neuraxial placement for labor, having been consented for the procedure Exclusion Criteria: * ASA III or IV * Unable to participate in the study due to severe pain * Contraindications to neuraxial analgesia * Previous spinal surgery in the lumbar or sacral area (L1 through Sacrum) * BMI greater than 37 * Height less than 60 inches * Significant scoliosis

What they're measuring

Placement Below L3 Vertebra

Timeframe: immediately post epidural catheter placement

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02271100

SponsorBeth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-12-31

Results submitted2026-02-11

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