A study to test whether a new method of placing the needle (with legs extended and ultrasound guidance) improves first-try success during spinal anaesthesia

First pass success rate of a novel paraspinous process needle insertion point to access the intrathecal space in extended leg position during ultrasound assisted lumbar spinal anaesthesia- An Analytical study. - Nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2025/12/099583

Enrollment

140

Registered

2025-12-22

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-01-12

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Novel para-spinous point: The patient is placed in the extended leg position and a paraspinous process point is chosen based on ultrasound markings. The spinal needle is introduced with

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA 1 - 4 Elective surgery

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Coagulopathy Scoliosis of the spine Previous surgery on the spine

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To measure the first pass success rate to access the intrathecal space using novel paraspinous needle insertion point.Timepoint: 10 mins	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To measure the number of redirections Timepoint: 10 minutes;To measure the needling timeTimepoint: 10 minutes;To measure the ultrasound parameters of the spinous processesTimepoint: 10 minutes;To measure the incidence of spinal failureTimepoint: 10 minutes	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Charulatha R

Mahatma Gandhi Medical College and Research Institute

ravindrancharulatha@gmail.com989490952

Outcome results

None listed

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