Study Summary
This trial will study if using ultrasound to guide epidural needle placement in obese people during labor affects how long it takes or how many needle passes are needed.
Treatment Effectiveness
Effectiveness Progress
Study Objectives
2 Primary · 0 Secondary · Reporting Duration: Time from start of epidural procedure to placement of epidural needle, not to exceed more than1 hour
Trial Safety
Trial Design
2 Treatment Groups
Palpation Group
1 of 2
Ultrasound Group
1 of 2
Active Control
Experimental Treatment
23 Total Participants · 2 Treatment Groups
Primary Treatment: Neuraxial block placement · No Placebo Group · N/A
Trial Logistics
Trial Timeline
Who is running the clinical trial?
Eligibility Criteria
Age 18 - 50 · Female Participants · 4 Total Inclusion Criteria
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Is this clinical research currently accepting new volunteers?
"This medical trial is currently recruiting, with the first posting occurring on October 27th 2021 and last edit taking place on November 1st 2022. Data can be found about this project through clinicaltrials.gov's website." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Who is eligible for this research trial?
"This trial seeks 25 participants aged 18 to 50 with a BMI between 35 and 59.9 who are expecting a singleton birth at 37 weeks or later, that have consented to receive an epidural in the sitting position during labor, and fall within American Society of Anesthesiologists' classification level III or lower." - Anonymous Online Contributor
How many participants are presently partaking in this research?
"Affirmative. The details found on clinicaltrials.gov demonstrate that this investigation is actively enrolling participants. It was first announced on October 27th 2021 and the most recent edition of the study took place November 1st 2022, with 25 individuals needed from a single location." - Anonymous Online Contributor
Does this research endeavor accommodate participants aged 20 and older?
"The target demographic for this research consists of individuals who are under 50 years old and have reached the age of majority." - Anonymous Online Contributor