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NCT02984267 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Use of Ultrasound Guidance to Assist With Labor Epidural Placement in Patients With a BMI ≥40
A NA study of Labor Pain, sponsored by Thomas J. Vernon.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 18
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT02984267: Completed NA study of Labor Pain, sponsored by Thomas J. Vernon.
NCT02984267 is a NA study of Labor Pain that has completed, run by Thomas J. Vernon. The registered enrollment target is 18 participants, below the 203-participant average among 14 other Labor Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower). The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state. According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02984267, a NA study of Labor Pain, has completed, sponsored by Thomas J. Vernon.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 18 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
Placement of labor epidurals is a very common daily practice in obstetrical anesthesia. Currently, these epidurals are placed based upon palpation of landmarks to determine midline and the correct spinal level for placement. Palpation of these landmarks can be difficult, however, particularly in morbidly obese patients who have significant amounts of soft tissue overlying them. This study seeks to use ultrasound guidance to examine the spine prior to epidural placement, and see what effects this has compared to palpation alone with respect to procedure time, number of attempts, success rate in the first attempt, failure rate, complication rate, patient anxiety levels, and patient satisfaction levels.
Primary Outcome
Includes the time required to evaluate the spine (via ultrasound or palpation) plus the time required to successfully place the epidural catheter
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Ultrasound
- OTHER Palpation
Study Locations (1)
Pennsylvania
- Magee Women's Hospital - Pittsburgh
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 18 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-12 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-04-15 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02984267 record still lists
NCT02984267 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 18 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 203-participant average among 14 other Labor Pain trials with a reported enrollment target (91% lower).
The record links to 1 condition, with Labor Pain appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions - of which Ultrasound is the first listed.
NCT02984267 reports a single indexed study location in Pennsylvania.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02984267 about?
NCT02984267 is a clinical study titled "Use of Ultrasound Guidance to Assist With Labor Epidural Placement in Patients With a BMI ≥40". Placement of labor epidurals is a very common daily practice in obstetrical anesthesia. Currently, these epidurals are placed based upon palpation of landmarks to determine midline and the correct spinal level for placement. Palpation of these landmarks can be difficult, however, particularly in mor...
What is the current status of trial NCT02984267?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 18 participants. The study started on 2016-12. Estimated completion is 2017-04-15.
What conditions does trial NCT02984267 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Labor Pain.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02984267?
The interventions under investigation include: Ultrasound (DEVICE), Palpation (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02984267?
This trial is sponsored by Thomas J. Vernon, which has 1 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT02984267 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Pennsylvania. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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