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NCT02321787 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA

Ultrasonography for Confirmation of Caudal Injection

A NA study, sponsored by Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

Completed
Registry status
NA
Development phase
100
Enrollment target

NCT02321787: Completed NA study, sponsored by Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

NCT02321787 is a NA study that has completed, run by Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago. The registered enrollment target is 100 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.

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The verdict

NCT02321787, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago.

COMPLETED
Registry status
NA
Development phase
100 participants
Enrollment target

Study Summary

The purpose of our study is to evaluate whether utilizing ultrasound assessment during caudal epidural injection can reliably identify unrecognized and unsuccessful nerve blocks during the procedure, guide proper technique, and alter pain management outcome measurements for patients. Patients will be randomized to a group either undergoing caudal injection by a trainee using typical techniques or by using typical techniques in addition to ultrasound for confirmation of successful injection. The patients enrolled in this study will have the same intraoperative care, in line with the standard of care. Data will be collected intraoperatively and postoperatively on pain scores, time for performance of caudal block, and perceived success of the block. There will be no direct benefit to the patients enrolled in this study, but future patients may benefit from the use of ultrasound for the confirmation of a successful block.

Primary Outcome

Success in the ultrasonographic group will be estimated by ultrasound spread and in the traditional group by heart rate, need for additional medications, and pain scores.

Interventions

  • PROCEDURE Ultrasound for confirmation of successful caudal block

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 100 participants
Start Date 2014-12
Est. Completion 2015-10
Phase NA

What the finished NCT02321787 record still lists

NCT02321787 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 100 participants enrollment target is mid-sized for trials with a published cap, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (93% lower).

The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Ultrasound for confirmation of successful caudal block is the first listed.

NCT02321787 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT02321787 about?

NCT02321787 is a clinical study titled "Ultrasonography for Confirmation of Caudal Injection". The purpose of our study is to evaluate whether utilizing ultrasound assessment during caudal epidural injection can reliably identify unrecognized and unsuccessful nerve blocks during the procedure, guide proper technique, and alter pain management outcome measurements for patients. Patients will ...

What is the current status of trial NCT02321787?

This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 100 participants. The study started on 2014-12. Estimated completion is 2015-10.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02321787?

The interventions under investigation include: Ultrasound for confirmation of successful caudal block (PROCEDURE).

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02321787?

This trial is sponsored by Ann & Robert H Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago, which has 159 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.

How this trial's enrollment target compares

Where NCT02321787's enrollment target sits among peer trials

100 840th of 2000 higher than 1,081 of 2,000 other NA trials

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