Comparing two ultrasound methods for placing epidurals
Part of Pain, Women’s health & pregnancy clinical trials.
This trial compares two ways of guiding an epidural needle using ultrasound — one is a traditional handheld device and the other is a smaller, automatic device. If you are scheduled for an epidural (often for pain relief during labor or for back pain), this study looks at which method is more accurate and easier to use.
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Who can take part
- You must be in a generally healthy state (classified as ASA-1, 2, or 3), meaning you have no serious health conditions or only well-controlled ones.
- You should not have any known deformities of your spine.
- You must be able to sit upright for the epidural placement procedure.
- You cannot have had any prior surgery on your lower back.
- You must have no allergies to the ultrasound gel used in the procedure.
- You must not have a bleeding disorder, low platelets, or allergies to local anesthetics.
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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