Status:
COMPLETED
Reliability of Ultrasound Assisted Epidural Analgesia in Obese and Normal Weight Parturients
Lead Sponsor:
Università degli Studi dell'Insubria
Conditions:
Pregnancy
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18-50 years
Brief Summary
This study wants to investigate if ultrasound assisted epidural catheter insertion for labor analgesia is easier and safer to the standard epidural technique.
Detailed Description
This study has four specific aims: 1. to evaluate congruity between palpatory technique and ultrasound lumbar evaluation to identify the correct spinal space; 2. to compare between ultrasound evaluat...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- all women who request epidural analgesia for labor
Exclusion
- all women who present contraindication for epidural analgesia
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
October 1 2011
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2013
Estimated Enrollment :
300 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01438099
Start Date
October 1 2011
End Date
July 1 2013
Last Update
August 26 2013
Active Locations (1)
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Azienda ospedaliera ospedale Circolo e Fondazione Macchi
Varese, Varese, Italy, 21100