Comparison of midline versus paramedian approach to epidural catheter inseetion

Comparative randomized controlled trial of midline versus paramedian approaches to lumbar epidural catheter insertion for lower abdominal surgeries

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2021/09/036157

Enrollment

110

Registered

2021-09-02

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Control Intervention1: Epidural catheter insertion midline versus paramedian technique: Comparing number of attempt ,time duration while inserting catheter,pain while inserting catheter and other comp

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patient scheduled for elective surgery Patient of ASA physical status 1 and 2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Body mass index > 30 kg/m2 Coagulopathy Patient with local site infection Patient undergone spinal instrumentation surgeries Increased intracranial pressure

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the number of attempts and time taken for lumbar epidural catheter insertion in midline and paramedics approachesTimepoint: Comparison in end of catheter insertion in baseline	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To compare complications of both techniquesTimepoint: End of catheter insertion	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public Contactsharmila

sri manakula vinayagar medical college and hospital

surekumk9292@yahoo.in9884190530

Outcome results

None listed

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