Can preprocedural CT image and ultrasound image correctly predict the depth and trajectory of epidural needle?

Prediction of the depth and trajectory of epidural needle by the preprocedural CT and ultrasound image. - Ultrasound guidance of epidural block

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

JPRN

Registry ID

JPRN-UMIN000042247

Enrollment

100

Registered

2020-10-30

Start date

2020-11-02

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-06-29

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Conditions

Thoracic, intraabdominal and hip joint surgery

Interventions

None listed

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Patients undergoing surgery with epidural block Patients with CT image at block level within 6 months before surgery.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients with the history of allergic reaction to local anesthetics. Patients with inappropriate duration of anticoagulants and/or antiplatelet medications before surgery.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Accuracy of the estimated depth and trajectory of epidural needle by the preprocedural CT and ultrasound image.	—

Countries

Japan

Contacts

Public ContactYuki Kawamura

Toho University Ohashi Medical Center Institutional review board

ohashi.rinri@ext.toho-u.ac.jp03-3468-1251

Outcome results