To compare if the epidural analgesic efficiency when placed directly in thoracic space v/s that placed in thoracic space thereaded from caudal space is same in children undergoing cardiac surgery who require epidural analgesia.

Comparison of efficacy of epidural catheter inserted via direct thoracic space V/S caudal to thoracic space in children undergoing cardiac surgery. - nil

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/12/078086

Enrollment

Registered

2024-12-13

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-02-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: 2- Placement

Interventions

Intervention1: Caudal to thoracic epidural: Epidural catheter reach thoracic level by placing the needle and achieving epidural space at caudal level and threading the catheter till desired level.Bupi

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children less than 12 years of age scheduled for elective thoracic surgery under ASA 1 2 and 3 physical status.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients refusal Patients with coagulopathy Patients with vertebral deformities

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Safer placement of caudal epiduralTimepoint: At the time of placement of epidural catheter. Considered Day 0.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Compare infection rateTimepoint: Till the time of removal of epidural - 72 hours.	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Avirneni Vaishnavi

Dr. D Y Patil Medical College Hospital and Research center

vipulsharmacta@hotmail.com7251888789

Outcome results

None listed

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