Epidural placement study for adults having surgery
Part of Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a new device to help place epidurals more accurately during surgery. It may help reduce pain and improve safety for patients.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 99 years old.
- You are scheduled for surgery that requires an epidural.
- You are able to give consent.
- You speak English.
- You are not pregnant.
- You do not have an allergy to bupivacaine.
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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