The Use of Ultrasound to Measure Depth of Thoracic Epidural Space

Completed

Conditions studied: Post Operative Trauma, Acute Pain

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT01172730

Run by

University of Massachusetts, Worcester

People needed

29

Starts

2010-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2013-04-11

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

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

You may not qualify if…

• 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

Where it is running

• UMass Memorial Medical Center — Worcester, Massachusetts, United States

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