The utility of ultrasound imaging in predicting the optimal angle and needle insertion point in paramedian spinal anesthesia

The utility of ultrasound imaging in predicting the optimal angle and needle insertion point in paramedian spinal anesthesia : An observational study

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20180818001

Enrollment

120

Registered

2018-08-18

Start date

2018-08-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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Conditions

optimal angle needle insertion point paramedian spinal anesthesia Spinal anesthesia Pre&#45

Interventions

volunteer will receive neuraxial ultrasound scan in lateral position to measure optimal angle and optimal needle insertion point at each level of lumbar spine

Screening

volunteer for spinal sonography

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: volunteer

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: spine pathology for example scoliosis and spondylosis history of spine surgery

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
optimal angle and needle insertion point at the time of data collection angle by arccos and skin distance	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
correlation of optimal angle at the time of data collection statistical measurement	—

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactChutikant Vichainarong

medicine faculty of Chulalongkorn university

braink5@docchula.com0830850250

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026