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Comparison of epidural catheter fixation methods

COMPARATIVE EVALUATION OF EFFICACY OF THREE DIFFERENT TECHNIQUES OF EPIDURAL CATHETER FIXATION: A PROSPECTIVE RANDOMISED STUDY

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/01/030758
Enrollment
150
Registered
2021-01-27
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-04-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K319- Disease of stomach and duodenum, unspecified Health Condition 2: C189- Malignant neoplasm of colon, unspecified Health Condition 3: C649- Malignant neoplasm of unspecifiedkidney, except renal pelvis Health Condition 4: C55- Malignant neoplasm of uterus, partunspecified Health Condition 5: V099- Pedestrian injured in unspecifiedtransport accident Health Condition 6: S729- Unspecified fracture of femur Health Condition 7: S829- Unspecified fracture of lower leg

Interventions

Intervention1: Lockit fixator device: The epidural catheter will be threaded through the central eyelet of Lockit fixator device, after its exit from skin. The adhesive on the Lockit device sticks on

Sponsors

Vidarshna V
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients requiring post operative epidural analgesia

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Contraindication to neuraxial blockade Pre-existing neurological disabilities Significant spinal deformities Unable to understand, express and communicate visual analog scores

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To identify a simple, safe and effective method of fixing the epidural catheter.Timepoint: During fixation At end of surgery during shifting During removal - at 24hrs

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Patient comfortTimepoint: During catheter placement

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sathish K

Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

drsathishkalyan@gmail.com8056046730

Outcome results

None listed

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