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Effects of Fixation Technique On Thoracic Epidural Catheter Displacement

NCT03976154 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 300

Last updated 2025-03-07

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Summary

The purpose of our study is to assess the effectiveness of Dermabond as a thoracic epidural fixation technique compared to both Mastisol and the Grip-Lok fixation bandage, two common, widely used techniques for epidural fixation.

Conditions

  • Thoracic Epidural

Interventions

OTHER

Thoracic Epidural Catheter Fixation Techniques

All thoracic epidurals will be placed by a regional anesthesia resident or fellow under the direct supervision of an attending anesthesiologist using a standard epidural kit and in the paramedian approach. Epidural placement will occur preoperatively in the same manner as our current practice criterion. There will be no difference in placement of the epidural catheter between the control groups and the treatment group. After placement, catheters will be secured with either Dermabond, Mastisol, or a Grip-Lok fixation bandage, all with overlying Tegaderms.

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Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2019-10-01
Primary Completion
2025-12-31
Completion
2025-12-31

Countries

  • United States

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