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Nylon Versus Polyurethane Epidural Catheters In Patients Undergoing Major Orthopedic Surgery
Led by Damanhour Teaching Hospital · Updated on 2026-01-12
60
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
78 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
Objectives: To compare the safety and efficacy of nylon (polyamide) epidural catheter versus polyurethane epidural catheter in patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery under continuous epidural anesthesia. Background: Continuous epidural anesthesia is the most common anesthetic technique used in orthopedic surgery. However, the use of epidural catheters is associated with complications. The insertion of the catheter may be associated with intravascular or intrathecal placement, nerve root irritation, paresthesia, kinking, hematoma, or breakage during catheter removal. Patients and Methods: This was a prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial; carried out on 60 patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery under continuous epidural anesthesia. Patients were randomly allocated into two equal groups; group N, using Nylon catheter, and group P, using Polyurethane catheter.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Nylon Versus Polyurethane Epidural Catheters In Patients Undergoing Major Orthopedic Surgery
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status 6 II
- Age from 21 to 60 years
- Body Mass Index (BMI) < 35
You will not qualify if you...
- American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status > II
- Age < 21 years or > 60 years
- Body Mass Index (BMI) 6 35
- Contraindications to regional anesthesia (including coagulopathy and infection at the injection site)
- Uncooperative patients
- Patients with known allergy to local anesthetics or opioids
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Damanhour Teaching Hospital
Damanhūr, El-Beheira, Egypt
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Research Team
A
Ahmed M Shaat, MD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
OTHER
Number of Arms
2
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