Measure belly size to predict epidural depth in obesity
Part of Hormones & metabolism, Pain clinical trials.
This study checks whether a measurement of belly size can help predict how deep an epidural needs to go in people with obesity. It may help make epidural placement safer and more accurate during planned leg surgeries.
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Who can take part
- Be 18 years old or older
- Have a BMI between 30 and 39.9
- Be scheduled for planned (elective) surgery on your lower legs or feet using epidural anesthesia
- You should not be pregnant
- You must not have a medical reason that makes epidural anesthesia unsafe for you
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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