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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: Completed NA study, sponsored by University of Alabama at Birmingham.
NCT03100968 is a NA study that has completed, run by University of Alabama at Birmingham. The registered enrollment target is 150 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (89% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
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.
Primary Outcome
Comparing the time it takes for epidural placement in the palpation group vs. the ultrasound group. Measured in minutes from local anesthesia skin wheal to administration of the epidural test dose.
Interventions
- DEVICE Ultrasound
- PROCEDURE Palpation
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 150 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-06-22 |
| Est. Completion | 2021-09 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03100968 record still lists
NCT03100968 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registered 150 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 (89% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 2 interventions - of which Ultrasound is the first listed.
NCT03100968 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
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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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03100968's enrollment target sits among peer trials
150 661st of 2000 higher than 1,299 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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