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NCT03100968 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Utility of Ultrasound in Identification of Midline and Placement of Epidural in Severely Obese Parturients
A NA study, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 150
- Enrollment target
NCT03100968 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Alabama at Birmingham. The registered enrollment target is 150 participants.
The verdict
NCT03100968, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 150 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This study will address the utility of ultrasound in the placement of an epidural catheter in severely obese parturients. Identification of midline can often be difficult using the standard method of palpation in obese patients. The Investigator will determine if the use of ultrasound decreases the amount of time and number of attempts required to place the epidural.
Interventions
- DEVICE Ultrasound
- PROCEDURE Palpation
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 150 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-06-22 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-09 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03100968
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03100968 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as NA. The registered enrollment target is 150 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,160 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Ultrasound is the first listed.
NCT03100968 reports 0 study locations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03100968 about?
NCT03100968 is a clinical study titled "Utility of Ultrasound in Identification of Midline and Placement of Epidural in Severely Obese Parturients". This study will address the utility of ultrasound in the placement of an epidural catheter in severely obese parturients. Identification of midline can often be difficult using the standard method of palpation in obese patients. The Investigator will determine if the use of ultrasound decreases the ...
What is the current status of trial NCT03100968?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 150 participants. The study started on 2015-06-22. Estimated completion is 2021-09.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03100968?
The interventions under investigation include: Ultrasound (DEVICE), Palpation (PROCEDURE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03100968?
This trial is sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham, which has 1,160 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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