Assessment of the Use of Ultrasound for Epidural Catheter Placement and Comparison With Palpation Technique

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Labor Pain

In brief

This study is intended to determine whether ultrasound imaging can improve the ability to place a spinal or epidural needle in obstetric anesthesia. By evaluating the use of ultrasound for the placement of epidural catheters the investigators hope to answer two questions: 1\. How does the traditional technique based on palpation compare to one using ultrasound to place an epidural catheter? 2. Does ultrasound reduce one potential risk in epidural placement?

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02271100

Run by

Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center

People needed

110

Starts

2016-10-25

Expected to finish

2025-01-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-03-03

Who can join

Age: 18 and older, up to 64. Sex: female. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Healthy ASA I or II parturient
• Will be receiving neuraxial placement for labor, having been consented for the procedure

You may not qualify if…

• ASA III or IV
• Unable to participate in the study due to severe pain
• Contraindications to neuraxial analgesia
• Previous spinal surgery in the lumbar or sacral area (L1 through Sacrum)
• BMI greater than 37
• Height less than 60 inches
• Significant scoliosis

Where it is running

• Beth Isreal Deaconess Medical Center — Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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