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Measuring depth of epidural space using USG in Transverse median and parasagittal views

Accuracy of measuring depth of epidural space using Ultrasound imaging in Transverse median and parasagittal oblique planes in patients scheduled for surgery under general anaesthesia and lumbar epidural anaesthesia - an observational study - nil

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Observational
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/02/081219
Enrollment
90
Registered
2025-02-24
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-03-03

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

Conditions

Health Condition 1: C15-C26- Malignant neoplasms of digestive organs

Interventions

Intervention1: nil: nil Control Intervention1: nil: nil

Sponsors

Dr Aaromal
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients aged between 16-65 years. Patients belonging to ASA physical status grade 1 and 2. Patients consenting for study. Patientd having BMI of 18.5-30 kg. m-2

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient s refusing epidural anaesthesia. Patients belonging to ASA physical status grade III and IV. With a history of previous spinal surgery. Anticipated difficult spinal block. Infection at the puncture site. Coagulopathies. Any other contraindication to neuraxial block.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Precision of measurement of the skin to posterior complex depth(UD) in both the planes (UD-PSO and UD-TM) as compared to the depth measured during actual needle insertion (ND-PSO and ND-TM).Timepoint: at baseline—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Accuracy of determining the insertion point as gauged by the number of reinsertions (change of puncture site) & needle redirectionsTimepoint: at baseline—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr V B Gowda

Kidwai memorial institute of oncology

vbchethana@gmail.com9845259264

Outcome results

None listed

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