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Comparing the placement of thoracic epidural catheter(a fine plasic tube in between the layers of spinal cord in backbone)which provides the best quality of postoperative pain relief in first attempt by using either ultrasound or CT with ultrasound guided technique by anesthesia doctor.

Comparison of the first attempt success rates of Ultrasound guided technique with CT measurements assisted Ultrasound guided technique for lower thoracic para median epidural catheter insertion: A Randomized controlled trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/07/044020
Enrollment
62
Registered
2022-07-14
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-08-02

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

Interventions

Intervention1: CT with Ultrasound guidance: Preoperative CT measurements assisted Ultrasound guidance for epidural catheter insertion for first attempt success rate. Time taken will vary according to

Sponsors

Intramural fundingJIPMER
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Adult patients of ASA 1/2/3 , Undergoing major abdominal surgeries requiring lower thoracic epidural catheterisaion having CT scan done as a part of surgical workup

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: use of Anticoagulants/antiplatelet medications/nfecions at insertion site/ allergy to local anesthetics/prior spine insrumenation surgeries/ spinal deformities like kyphosis/scoliosis

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
First attempt success rates of Ultrasound guidance vs preoperative CT with ultrasound guidanceTimepoint: from the time of needle insertion (baseline) to assessment of dermatomal level achieved which may be several minutes after needle insertion—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Number of attempts for successful catheter insertionTimepoint: From the time of needle insertion to assessment of dermatomal level achieved which may take 10-15 minutes—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrHemavathi Balachander

JIPMER

hemavathibalachander@gmail.com9843801642

Outcome results

None listed

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