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临床试验/NCT01172730
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Use of Ultrasound to Measure Depth of Thoracic Epidural Space Compared With Blind Technique

University of Massachusetts, Worcester1 个研究点 分布在 1 个国家目标入组 29 人开始时间: 2010年5月最近更新:
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试验速览

阶段
不适用
状态
已完成
发起方
入组人数
29
试验地点
1
主要终点
The success rate of epidural catheter to control pain

研究概览

简要总结

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 study hypothesis is the use of Ultrasound will improve the success rate of epidural placement and may also decrease the rate of complications.

研究设计

研究类型
Observational
观察模型
Case Only
时间视角
Prospective

入排标准

年龄范围
18 Years 至 —(Adult, Older Adult)
性别
All
接受健康志愿者

入选标准

  • Patients 18 years and older having a thoracic epidural catheter
  • Both male and female patients.

排除标准

  • 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

结局指标

主要结局

The success rate of epidural catheter to control pain

时间窗: post operative day # 1

次要结局

  • The complication rate from epidural catheter placement.(Immediate complications 24 hrs after)

研究者

发起方
University of Massachusetts, Worcester
申办方类型
Other
责任方
Principal Investigator
主要研究者

Issam Khayata

Study Principle Investigator

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

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