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The Use of Ultrasound to Measure Depth of Thoracic Epidural Space

NCT01172730 · Status: COMPLETED · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 29

Last updated 2013-04-11

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

The purpose of the study is to evaluate the use of ultrasound scanning of the thoracic spine to define the point of insertion and the depth of the epidural space compared to the blind technique.

The study hypothesis is the use of Ultrasound will improve the success rate of epidural placement and may also decrease the rate of complications.

Conditions

  • Post Operative Trauma
  • Acute Pain

Interventions

DEVICE

Ultrasound scanning

Ultrasound scanning is used to define needle insertion point and depth of epidural space.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Massachusetts, Worcester

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Issam Khayata, MD · University of Massachusetts, Worcester

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2010-05-31
Primary Completion
2013-04-30

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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