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NCT00981916 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
Ultrasound Determination of Needle Depth in Epidurals in Adult Patients
A clinical trial of Surgery and Analgesia, Epidural, sponsored by University of Chicago.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 42
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT00981916: Completed study of Surgery and Analgesia, Epidural, sponsored by University of Chicago.
NCT00981916 is a study of Surgery and Analgesia, Epidural that has completed, run by University of Chicago. The registered enrollment target is 42 participants, below the 52,851-participant average among 120 other Surgery trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT00981916, a study of Surgery and Analgesia, Epidural, has completed, sponsored by University of Chicago.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 42 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The introduction of local anesthetics and other medications into the epidural space is a principal technique in provision of anesthesia in many procedures. Typically the anesthetist accesses the epidural space blindly using palpation and visualization of external landmarks and then uses a needle to get to the epidural space. The investigators propose a prospective study of use of ultrasound in a large heterogeneous group of surgical candidates to define the relationship between the actual needle depth (ND) to the epidural space and measured ultrasound depth (UD). Establishing correctly the depth to the epidural space via ultrasound is a component of ultrasound imaging that might improve current technique, and might lead to faster performance of the epidural. Use of ultrasound may also improve the efficacy and safety of epidural placement. The null hypothesis of this study is that ultrasound depth is similar to the needle depth in adult non parturient patients undergoing lumbar and thoracic epidurals. A parturient in this case is defined as a female currently near or going through labor.
Primary Outcome
Depth to epidural space as determined by ultrasound probe
Conditions Studied
Study Locations (1)
Illinois
- University of Chicago - Chicago
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 42 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-09 |
| Est. Completion | 2010-06 |
What the finished NCT00981916 record still lists
NCT00981916 is an observational study that tracks outcomes without assigning an intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 42 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 52,851-participant average among 120 other Surgery trials with a reported enrollment target (100% lower).
The record links to 2 conditions, with Surgery appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 0 interventions.
NCT00981916 reports a single indexed study location in Illinois.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT00981916 about?
NCT00981916 is a clinical study titled "Ultrasound Determination of Needle Depth in Epidurals in Adult Patients". The introduction of local anesthetics and other medications into the epidural space is a principal technique in provision of anesthesia in many procedures. Typically the anesthetist accesses the epidural space blindly using palpation and visualization of external landmarks and then uses a needle to ...
What is the current status of trial NCT00981916?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 42 participants. The study started on 2009-09. Estimated completion is 2010-06.
What conditions does trial NCT00981916 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Surgery, Analgesia, Epidural.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT00981916?
This trial is sponsored by University of Chicago, which has 796 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT00981916 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Illinois. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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