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Epidural Catheter Placement Techniques by Anesthesia Residents: Success and Complications

NCT07573007 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Type: OBSERVATIONAL · Enrollment: 440

Last updated 2026-05-07

No results posted yet for this study

Summary

This prospective observational study aims to evaluate the impact of epidural catheter placement techniques - loss of resistance (LOR) and hanging drop (HD) - on first-attempt success rates and procedural complications among anesthesia residents. Residents with at least two years of training will perform epidural catheterization under supervision for patients scheduled for elective surgery requiring perioperative epidural analgesia. An independent observer will record procedural details, complications, and postoperative pain scores. The study will enroll 440 patients aged 18-80 with ASA I-III classification.

Conditions

  • Epidural Anesthesia
  • Catheterisation
  • Education
  • Postoperative Pain
  • Medical
  • Graduate Medical Education

Interventions

PROCEDURE

epidural catheter placement

Epidural catheterization performed using an 18G Tuohy needle and standard catheter set by anesthesia residents with a minimum of two years of training, under specialist supervision. Technique selection (LOR or HD) is at the discretion of the performing resident and is not randomized.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Marmara University Pendik Training and Research Hospital

    lead OTHER

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
80 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-05-01
Primary Completion
2027-05-01
Completion
2027-06-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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