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NCT01172730 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record
The Use of Ultrasound to Measure Depth of Thoracic Epidural Space
A clinical trial of Acute Pain and Post Operative Trauma, sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester.
- Completed
- Registry status
- 29
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01172730 is a study of Acute Pain and Post Operative Trauma that has completed, run by University of Massachusetts, Worcester. The registered enrollment target is 29 participants, below the 267-participant average among 50 other Acute Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT01172730, a study of Acute Pain and Post Operative Trauma, has completed, sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- 29 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the use of ultrasound scanning of the thoracic spine to define the point of insertion and the depth of the epidural space compared to the blind technique. The study hypothesis is the use of Ultrasound will improve the success rate of epidural placement and may also decrease the rate of complications.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Ultrasound scanning
Study Locations (1)
Massachusetts
- UMass Memorial Medical Center - Worcester
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 29 participants |
| Start Date | 2010-05 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01172730
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01172730 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as an unspecified phase. The registered enrollment target is 29 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect, below the 267-participant average among 50 other Acute Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower). The listed sponsor is University of Massachusetts, Worcester, which has 240 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 2 conditions, with Acute Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Ultrasound scanning is the first listed.
NCT01172730 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Massachusetts.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01172730 about?
NCT01172730 is a clinical study titled "The Use of Ultrasound to Measure Depth of Thoracic Epidural Space". The purpose of the study is to evaluate the use of ultrasound scanning of the thoracic spine to define the point of insertion and the depth of the epidural space compared to the blind technique. The study hypothesis is the use of Ultrasound will improve the success rate of epidural placement and ma...
What is the current status of trial NCT01172730?
This trial is currently completed. The enrollment target is 29 participants. The study started on 2010-05.
What conditions does trial NCT01172730 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Acute Pain, Post Operative Trauma.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01172730?
The interventions under investigation include: Ultrasound scanning (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01172730?
This trial is sponsored by University of Massachusetts, Worcester, which has 240 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01172730 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Massachusetts. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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