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Ultrasound Only for Surgery (USA-MAN-TE Trial)
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Waitlist Available
Led By Ryan Ivie, MD
Research Sponsored by Oregon Health and Science University
Eligibility Criteria Checklist
Specific guidelines that determine who can or cannot participate in a clinical trial Must have
Epidural indicated for a T4-T10 placement site
American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I to IV
Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up first 24 hours postoperatively
Awards & highlights
USA-MAN-TE Trial Summary
This study is evaluating whether ultrasound or manometry may help improve the success rate of epidural placement.
USA-MAN-TE Trial Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
You may be eligible if you check “Yes” for the criteria belowUSA-MAN-TE Trial Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ during epidural placement
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~during epidural placement
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Successful thoracic epidural placement
Secondary outcome measures
Average pain score
Complications
Diminished sensation to cold
+2 moreUSA-MAN-TE Trial Design
4Treatment groups
Active Control
Placebo Group
Group I: Ultrasound OnlyActive Control1 Intervention
Ultrasound assisted epidural placement
Group II: Ultrasound Plus ManometryActive Control1 Intervention
Ultrasound Plus Manometry confirmation in epidural placement
Group III: Manometry OnlyActive Control1 Intervention
Manometry confirmation in epidural placement
Group IV: Usual Care/ManagementPlacebo Group1 Intervention
Usual epidural technique placement
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Oregon Health and Science UniversityLead Sponsor
966 Previous Clinical Trials
6,845,271 Total Patients Enrolled
4 Trials studying Surgery
748 Patients Enrolled for Surgery
Ryan Ivie, MDPrincipal Investigator - Oregon Health and Science University
Oregon Health and Science University
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