CompletedNot Applicable

Examination of The Relationshıp Between Body Mass Index And The Skin-Epidural Space Distance

Turkey (Türkiye)42 participantsStarted 2021-03-08

Plain-language summary

Aim: The aim of the study; to investigate whether there is a relationship between body mass index (BMI), waist circumference, and abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue and the skin-epidural space distance measured by USG.

Who can participate

Age range

21 Years – 58 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Age between 18 and 59 years old.
. ASA I-II classification.
. Body Mass Index (BMI): 18.5-29.9 kg/m2.

Exclusion criteria

. Individuals under 18 or over 59 years old.
. Those with a history of vertebral surgery.
. Patients diagnosed with spinal deformities (excluding scoliosis ≤10 degrees, kyphosis \<30 or \>80 degrees).
. Individuals with rheumatologic diseases affecting skeletal structure such as ankylosing spondylitis, rheumatoid arthritis.
. Presence of wounds or infections in the lumbar region.
. Volunteers who underwent epidural or spinal interventions in the lumbar region within the last month.
. Individuals with bone implants affecting posture, such as hip or knee prostheses.
. Pregnant women.

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

We examined the relationships between body mass index calculated by measuring weight and height, subcutaneous fat tissue in the abdominal region and the skin-epidural space distance in the lumbar region; measured by ultrasound.

Timeframe: six months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06316622

SponsorDokuz Eylul University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-10-01

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