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NCT01686243 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Real-time Ultrasound-guided Paramedian Epidural Access: Evaluation of a Novel In-plane Transverse View Technique
A NA study, sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 25
- Enrollment target
NCT01686243: Completed NA study, sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic.
NCT01686243 is a NA study that has completed, run by The Cleveland Clinic. The registered enrollment target is 25 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT01686243, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 25 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
The aim of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of a new technique using real time ultrasound guided paramedian approach to the epidural space. This approach will use transverse view of the spine utilizing curvilinear low frequency ultrasound probe "Sonosite S nerve" and echogenic 17G tuohy needles " Pajunk TuohySono" The investigators believe that this new technique is helpful to get the best anatomic landmark for epidural catheter placement using the real-time ultrasound. Measurable outcomes: * Block performance time. * Block success rate. * Needle Depth to epidural space Block success rate will be measured as the rate of cases that will have successful insertion of the epidural catheter using ultrasound guidance and the case is done completely under epidural anesthesia. All cases that will be converted to general anesthesia will be counted unsuccessful. Other measurable outcome data that will be collected will include needle depth to the epidural space, and ultrasound measured depth to the lamina
Primary Outcome
Block success rate will be measured as the rate of cases that will have succesful insertion of the epidural catheter using ultrasound guidance and the case is done completely under epidural anesthesia. The aim of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of a new technique using real time ultrasound guided paramedian approach to the epidural space. This approach will use transverse view of the spine utilizing curvilinear low frequency ultrasound probe "Sonosite S nerve" and echogenic 17G tuoh
Interventions
- OTHER epidural needle placement with echogenic 17G Tuohy needles (Pajunk TuohySono)
- OTHER standard epidural placement
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 25 participants |
| Start Date | 2012-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-11-25 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT01686243 record still lists
NCT01686243 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 25 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which epidural needle placement with echogenic 17G Tuohy needles (Pajunk TuohySono) is the first listed.
NCT01686243 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01686243 about?
NCT01686243 is a clinical study titled "Real-time Ultrasound-guided Paramedian Epidural Access: Evaluation of a Novel In-plane Transverse View Technique". The aim of this study is to demonstrate the feasibility of a new technique using real time ultrasound guided paramedian approach to the epidural space. This approach will use transverse view of the spine utilizing curvilinear low frequency ultrasound probe "Sonosite S nerve" and echogenic 17G tuohy ...
What is the current status of trial NCT01686243?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 25 participants. The study started on 2012-07. Estimated completion is 2016-11-25.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01686243?
The interventions under investigation include: epidural needle placement with echogenic 17G Tuohy needles (Pajunk TuohySono) (OTHER), standard epidural placement (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01686243?
This trial is sponsored by The Cleveland Clinic, which has 688 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT01686243's enrollment target sits among peer trials
25 1712th of 2000 higher than 265 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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