Status:
COMPLETED
Improving Accuracy of Landmarks for Neuraxial Blocks in Pregnancy: The Sacral Anatomical Interspace Landmark (SAIL) Technique
Lead Sponsor:
University of Michigan
Conditions:
Pregnancy Related
Eligibility:
FEMALE
18+ years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study is a randomized clinical trial to evaluate the accuracy of the novel SAIL technique compared to the classic intercristal line technique in estimating the L4-L5 interspace for labor epidural...
Detailed Description
The current standard technique aiming at identifying the L4-L5 intervertebral space as a reference point before performing a neuraxial block relies on the correct clinical estimation of the intercrist...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Ultrasound-determined gestation age greater than or equal to 37 weeks
- Expressed interest or indication for epidural anesthesia
- Patients in the first stage of labor
Exclusion
- Patients perceived or indicating that she is unable to cooperate with positioning
- BMI greater than 45 kg/m2
- Previous spine surgery or known spinal deformities
- Impaired decision making abilities
- non-English speaking
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
February 15 2018
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
October 30 2018
Estimated Enrollment :
110 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT03433612
Start Date
February 15 2018
End Date
October 30 2018
Last Update
November 1 2018
Active Locations (1)
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States, 48109