Accuracy of the Accuro 3S (NCT07458087) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Accuracy of the Accuro 3S
United States50 participantsStarted 2026-07-15
Plain-language summary
The main purpose of this study is to evaluate the feasibility and accuracy of the Accuro 3S to provide live guidance when performing a neuraxial technique (e.g., spinal, or epidural).
The Accuro 3S is a new device that was designed to allow for midline live neuraxial guidance. If the device can perform as the manufacturers claim the device will permit the performance of epidurals as close as doing them under fluoroscopy.
Who can participate
Age range18 Years – 85 Years
SexALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The anesthetic plan for the patient includes a neuraxial anesthetic (spinal or epidural) as the main anesthetic for labor, surgery (e.g. orthopedic surgery, cesarean delivery) or for postoperative pain management (e.g, major abdominal surgery). \*Given our labor and delivery volume (\~300 epidurals/month) investigators think that they will only recruitc obstetric patients. In case of difficulty recruiting, then investigators will seek out a different patient population.
* No history of allergic reactions to adhesives used in standard epidural placements as per chart review or self-reported.
* Patient skin is intact in the area of placement of the epidural or spinal anesthesia.
* The patient is English speaking.
* For obstetric patients, the patient is admitted for cesarean delivery or for induction and is not in active labor. \*Clarification - Patients scheduled for elective cesarean delivery will be approached for spinal anesthesia. Given that spinal anesthesia carries a smaller risk for post-dural puncture headache and other morbidities, investigators will recruit and perform 10 spinals on this patient population. Once comfortable with the technology, then will move to recruiting and performing epidurals. If during the spinal anesthesia trial the device does not provide accurate and clear needle visualization, the study will be culminated.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Contraindication to epidural catheter placement including bleeding diathesis (essential t…