Status:
COMPLETED
The Use of Ultrasound to Measure Depth of Thoracic Epidural Space
Lead Sponsor:
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
Conditions:
Post Operative Trauma
Acute Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief 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 ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Patients 18 years and older having a thoracic epidural catheter
- Both male and female patients.
Exclusion
- Pediatric population \< 18 years of age
- Pregnancy
- Prisoners
- Absolute Contraindication to thoracic epidural placement severe scoliosis or deformity,
- Patients with previous spine surgery or hardware implanted at level of epidural placement,
- Anticipated ventilation postoperatively for a period more that 24 hrs
- Lack of patient consent to enroll in the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
May 1 2010
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
Estimated Enrollment :
29 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01172730
Start Date
May 1 2010
Last Update
April 11 2013
Active Locations (1)
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UMass Memorial Medical Center
Worcester, Massachusetts, United States, 01655