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Intrapartum Epidural Catheter Displacement: Dressing Methods
NCT03574441 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Failure of labor epidural is a well-recognized situation in obstetric anesthesia practice. Incidence of epidural failure was shown to be 12% in a retrospective analysis of 19,259 deliveries. Epidural migration has been documented in both the obstetric and non-obstetric settings. It has been argued that prevention of epidural displacement is a potential remedy to at least part of the incomplete or failed epidurals in obstetrics. Purpose: The investigators propose this study to prospectively evaluate the efficacy of the three types of epidural catheter dressings that are currently in use in clinical practice, in terms of catheter migration, taking into consideration the influence of body mass index on this variable.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- DEVICE Tegaderm dressing + catheter support pad
- DEVICE Tegaderm dressing + Steri-strip dressing
- DEVICE Tegaderm dressing only
Study Locations (1)
Georgia
- Augusta University — Augusta
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 91 participants |
| Start Date | 2017-12-04 |
| Est. Completion | 2018-03-18 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT03574441
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT03574441 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 91 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Augusta University, which has 126 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 1 condition, with Analgesia, Obstetrical appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Tegaderm dressing + catheter support pad is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT03574441 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Georgia. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03574441 about?
NCT03574441 is a clinical study titled "Intrapartum Epidural Catheter Displacement: Dressing Methods". Failure of labor epidural is a well-recognized situation in obstetric anesthesia practice. Incidence of epidural failure was shown to be 12% in a retrospective analysis of 19,259 deliveries. Epidural migration has been documented in both the obstetric and non-obstetric settings. It has been argued t...
What is the current status of trial NCT03574441?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 91 participants. The study started on 2017-12-04. Estimated completion is 2018-03-18.
What conditions does trial NCT03574441 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Analgesia, Obstetrical. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03574441?
The interventions under investigation include: Tegaderm dressing + catheter support pad (DEVICE), Tegaderm dressing + Steri-strip dressing (DEVICE), Tegaderm dressing only (DEVICE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03574441?
This trial is sponsored by Augusta University, which has 126 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT03574441 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Georgia. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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