Ultrasound guidance for spinal anesthesia placement
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether using an ultrasound device helps doctors place spinal or epidural anesthesia more accurately. If you're scheduled for this type of anesthesia, you might be able to participate and receive extra guidance during the procedure to improve safety and comfort.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 or older.
- You must be scheduled to receive spinal or epidural anesthesia (a numbing injection in your back).
- Your skin must be healthy and unbroken at the injection site.
- You must not have a bleeding disorder, take certain blood-thinning drugs, or have very low platelets.
- You must not have had major back surgery, have metal implants in your spine, or have severe back curvature.
- You must be able to sit upright and have no allergies to ultrasound gel or medical adhesives.
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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