Status:
RECRUITING
Evaluation of Sagittal Abdominal Diameter as a Predictor of the Skin to Epidural Space Distance in Obese Patients
Lead Sponsor:
Ain Shams University
Conditions:
Obesity
Epidural; Anesthesia, Headache
Eligibility:
All Genders
18+ years
Brief Summary
The aim of this study is to evaluate the use of the sagittal abdominal diameter (SAD) as a potential predictor of the skin to epidural space distance (SESD) and to compare its accuracy versus that of ...
Detailed Description
Adult patients from either sex with BMI from 30-39.9 kg/m², scheduled for lower abdominal operations or surgeries on the lower extremities under epidural anesthesia will be eligible. Pregnant women wi...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Age 18 years or older
- BMI 30 to 39.9
- Either sex
- Elective surgery on lower extremities performed under epidural anesthesia
Exclusion
- Pregnant women
- Contraindications to epidural block
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
July 1 2019
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
July 1 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
135 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT04095117
Start Date
July 1 2019
End Date
July 1 2025
Last Update
July 30 2024
Active Locations (2)
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1
Ain Shams University Hospitals
Cairo, Egypt, 11517
2
Ain Shams University Hospitals
Cairo, Egypt