Check if a new device helps place a thoracic epidural
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether the CompuFlo device can help doctors find the right spot in the thoracic (upper) epidural space. It may make epidural placement more accurate during certain planned abdominal surgeries in the belly/upper back area.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having a planned gynecologic surgery through a midline incision (a laparotomy).
- Your surgery will be under general anesthesia and include thoracic epidural pain medicine.
- Your overall health level is ASA I to III (generally healthy to moderately healthy).
- Your body mass index (BMI) is between 18 and 35.
- You must agree to take part in the study.
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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