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Finding the best method to reach the nerves emerging from the spinal cord to deliver drugs reducing pain

Comparison of Ultrasound assisted mid line and para median approach to access mid - thoracic epidural space - A randomized controlled trial

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2018/02/011831
Enrollment
60
Registered
2018-02-09
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical Health Condition 2: null- Thoracic epidural indicated for pain relief for the procedure

Interventions

Intervention1: USG guided paramedian approach to epidural space: The interlaminar space will be identified by Ultrasound. Epidural space will be accessed in the paramedian region 0.5 cm lateral to mid

Sponsors

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: BMI â?? 18- 25 Thoracic epidural indicated for the procedure

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Contraindication for epidural such as Patient refusal Local infection Coagulation abnormalities Raised ICP 2. Previous spine surgery 3. Spinal deformity 4. LA allergy

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Success rate of epidural insertionTimepoint: 30 minutes from the start of epidural needle insertion—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Pain during the procedureTimepoint: Verbal numeric rating scale assessment 0 - no pain 10 worst pain possible—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Charulatha R

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

ravindrancharulatha@gmail.com9894909652

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026