Efficacy of CompuFlo® Technology in Thoracic Epidural Space Identification (NCT05798754) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Efficacy of CompuFlo® Technology in Thoracic Epidural Space Identification
Greece276 participantsStarted 2027-04
Plain-language summary
The aim of this non inferiority trial is to assess the efficacy of CompuFlo® technology to identify the thoracic epidural space in relation to the gold standard loss of resistance technique.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 80 Years
Sex
FEMALE
See this in plain English?
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Inclusion Criteria:
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Physical Status Classification System I-III Body mass index: 18 -35 kg/m2 Gynecological laparotomy with midline incision under general anesthesia and thoracic epidural analgesia
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients' denial to participate in the study ASA Physical Status Classification System \>IV Contraindications to epidural analgesia Patients with sepsis Patients with pre-existing neurologic deficits Pre-existing operations in the thoracic spinal cord Emergency operations Patients with end-stage cancer
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Percentage of successful thoracic epidural space identification
Timeframe: Loss of sensation to cold 20 min after the first dose administered through the epidural catheter
Trial details
NCT IDNCT05798754
SponsorGeneral and Maternity Hospital of Athens Elena Venizelou