Testing a fixation method to reduce thoracic epidural movement
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial studies whether a new way of securing a thoracic epidural line keeps it from shifting during surgery. You might benefit if your surgical care includes a thoracic epidural and you can safely receive this type of anesthesia.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Be having surgery (a surgical patient)
- Be receiving a thoracic epidural for pain control
- Be 18 years old or older
- Not refuse participation
- Not be allergic to the adhesives used or to local anesthetic
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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