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Ultrasound Predictors of Difficulty in Performing Epidural Anesthesia for Labor in Pregnant Patients.

NCT07056166 · Status: RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 563

Last updated 2025-09-18

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This is a prospective observational study conducted at the University Hospital of Padua. The goal is to identify ultrasound markers that can help predict whether placing an epidural catheter during labor will be difficult. Pregnant women who request epidural analgesia will undergo a quick ultrasound scan of their lower back before the procedure. The study will collect information such as age, weight, height, and spinal anatomy, as well as ultrasound measurements. This information will be compared with how easy or difficult it was to place the epidural. The study does not involve any experimental treatment and uses standard care procedures already in place. There are no additional risks or costs for participants.

Conditions

  • Epidural Catheterization

Interventions

PROCEDURE

epidural catheter

Epidural catheter placement for labor analgesia

PROCEDURE

spine ultrasonography

An ultrasound scan will be performed on the spine to identify anatomical characteristics of potential interest

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • University of Padova

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-08-13
Primary Completion
2027-07-31
Completion
2027-07-31

Countries

  • Italy

Study Locations

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