A study to assess the depth of lumbar epidural space using ultrasound and its correlation with loss of resistance technique

Lumbar epidural depth using transverse ultrasound scan and its correlation with loss of resistance technique : A prospective observational study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Observational

Source

TCTR

Registry ID

TCTR20240320005

Enrollment

Registered

2024-03-20

Start date

2020-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-08-03

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

Conditions

The skin epidural space distance assessed by transverse ultrasonography and conventional loss of resistance technique needle depth and its correlation, in patients with BMI less than 30 kg/m2 Ultrasound, Lumbar Epidural, BMI , LOR, Regional anesthesia

Interventions

All patients attending anesthesia department for elective surgeries under lumbar epidural anesthesia with an ASA class 1 or 2, of age Group 18 to 70 years, with BMI between 18 to 30

Device Feasibility

lumbar epidural

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All patients attending anesthesia department for elective surgeries under lumbar epidural anesthesia with an ASA class 1 or 2 Age Group 18 to 70 years BMI between 18 to 30

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. History of neurological disorders 2. Previous spinal surgeries 3. Deformities of spine 4. Infection at puncture site 5. Coagulopathies 6. Pregnancy

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
lumbar epidural space depth pre operatively ultrasound depth, needle depth	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
number of attempts pre operatively number	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDerlin Thomas

Amala Institute of Medical Sciences, Kerala, India

derlin.t@gmail.com919447768944

Outcome results

None listed

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