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A Clinical Study to find the correct Space in the Spinal Region Using Normal Technique and Ultrasound

A Randomised Control Trial to Identify the Epidural Space by the Conventional Landmark Technique Versus the Use of Ultrasound In Obese Patients Requiring Epidural Anaesthesia - Epidural anaesthesia

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2019/09/021350
Enrollment
80
Registered
2019-09-20
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Ultrasounded guided epidural space identification: Ultrasound guided epidural space identification in obese patients requiring epidural anaesthesia Control Intervention1: Conventional l

Sponsors

SRM medical College Hospital
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA grade I-III BMI ranging from 24-35.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Patient refusal 2. ASA IV 3. Pregnancy 4. The presence of contraindication to spinal or epidural technique. 5. Spinal deformities 6. Patients who have undergone spine surgeries in the past.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the first puncture attempt success rate for epidural catheter insertion. Timepoint: Number of attempts—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
5. Patient satisfaction assessmentTimepoint: Score;6. Incidences of dural puncture.Timepoint: Percentage;1. Number of punctures made. Timepoint: Number of punctures;2. Number of interspaces attempted.Timepoint: Number of interspaces;3. Number of time needle redirection attemptedTimepoint: Number of redirection;4. Total time to secure epidural catheter.Timepoint: Minutes—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactBalaji Ramamurthy

Srm Medical College Hospital and Research Centre

aarbee79@gmail.com9047019047

Outcome results

None listed

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