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Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Assessment of the Use of Ultrasound for Epidural Catheter Placement and Comparison With Palpation Technique

NCT02271100
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Conditions
Labor Pain
Interventions
ultrasound guidance, palpation guidance
Device
Lead sponsor
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 64 Years · Female only
Enrollment
110 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2016 – 2025
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 3, 2026 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Terminated Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Does Ultrasound Help Junior Anesthesia Residents With Placement of Labor Analgesia in Pregnant Patients

NCT02747238
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Conditions
Pregnancy
Interventions
Ultrasound, No ultrasound, Epidural infusion
Device · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 48 Years · Female only
Enrollment
32 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2018 – 2020
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 15, 2021 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Fluoroscopy-guided Versus Traditional Placement of Epidural Catheters

NCT02678039
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Conditions
Pain, Postoperative, Pain, Chronic
Interventions
Fluoroscopy, Traditional
Device · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Lebanon, New Hampshire
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 12, 2017 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Withdrawn No phase listed Observational Accepts healthy volunteers

Real-time Ultrasound Guided Labor Epidural Placement

NCT00811304
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Conditions
Epidural Anesthesia
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
University of Pittsburgh
Other
Eligibility
14 Years and older · Female only
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2009 – 2010
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 4, 2013 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Withdrawn Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Epidural Loading Prior to Catheter Insertion

NCT02883283
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Conditions
Administration Methods of Labor Analgesia
Interventions
Epidural loading dose, Epidural catheter, Epidural needle
Procedure · Device
Lead sponsor
Ohio State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2013 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Columbus, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 27, 2021 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Music During Labor Epidural Placement and Patient Satisfaction

NCT02734056
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Conditions
Satisfaction
Interventions
Music, Control
Other
Lead sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 45 Years · Female only
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2015 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 30, 2017 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Mindful Meditation for Epidural Catheter Placement

NCT04687085
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Conditions
Anxiety, Pain
Interventions
10 minute mindful meditation recording
Other
Lead sponsor
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 45 Years · Female only
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2020 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Boston, Massachusetts
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Mar 4, 2022 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Not listed Phase 4 Interventional

Intravenous Terbutaline to Facilitate Labor Epidural Catheter Placement

NCT01651962
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Conditions
Labor Pain
Interventions
Terbutaline, Fentanyl, 0.9% NaCl
Drug
Lead sponsor
Kai Schoenhage
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 53 Years · Female only
Enrollment
250 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2015
U.S. locations
2
States / cities
Tucson, Arizona
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 19, 2015 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Neuraxial Ultrasound for Thoracic Epidural Placement

NCT02785055
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Conditions
Analgesia, Epidural
Interventions
Thoracic Epidural Placement, Bupivacaine 0.05%, Hydromorphone 0.01mg/mL
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Benaroya Research Institute
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
70 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2009 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Seattle, Washington
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 27, 2016 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

A Study to Test Performance of Needle Placements for Neuraxial Procedures Using Tactile Imaging vs Control

NCT04796935
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Conditions
Central Nervous System Infections, Pseudotumor Cerebri, Neurological Disorder, Cancer, Obstetric Procedure Pain, Orthopedic Procedure Pain, Post-Dural Puncture Headache
Interventions
Tactile Imaging (VerTouch), Control (palpation)
Device · Other
Lead sponsor
IntuiTap Medical, Inc
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
95 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021
U.S. locations
3
States / cities
Providence, Rhode Island • Charleston, South Carolina • Houston, Texas
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 11, 2024 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Active, not recruiting Not applicable Interventional

How the Method of Bladder Emptying After Epidural Placement in Labor Affects Postpartum Voiding

NCT07125326
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Conditions
Urinary Retention, Urinary Tract Infection (Diagnosis), Postpartum Acute Urinary Retention, Postpartum Care, Voiding Dysfunction
Interventions
Intermittent catheterization, Continuous catheterization
Procedure
Lead sponsor
University of Pittsburgh
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
300 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2025 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 12, 2026 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers Results available

Utility of Ultrasound in Identification of Midline and Placement of Epidural in Severely Obese Parturients

NCT03100968
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Conditions
Epidural Anesthesia, Spinal Ultrasound, Obesity
Interventions
Palpation, Ultrasound
Procedure · Device
Lead sponsor
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Other
Eligibility
19 Years to 45 Years · Female only
Enrollment
150 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2015 – 2021
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Birmingham, Alabama
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 29, 2021 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Recruiting No phase listed Observational Accepts healthy volunteers

Lumoptik BRIGHTPOINT Reflectometer Device for Lumbar Epidural Placement

NCT06020508
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Conditions
Lumbar Spine Surgery
Interventions
Group 1 - Lumoptik BrightPoint Epidural Device
Device
Lead sponsor
Hospital for Special Surgery, New York
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 99 Years
Enrollment
36 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2023 – 2027
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
New York, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Aug 10, 2026 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Completed No phase listed Observational

Comparison of Ultrasound Guided Low Epidural Catheter Placement With Standard Epidural Catheter Placement

NCT01182220
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Conditions
Labor Pain
Interventions
Not listed
Lead sponsor
University of Chicago
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 40 Years · Female only
Enrollment
90 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2013 – 2015
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Nov 1, 2016 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

SKIN WHEAL - Subcutaneous or Intradermal Lidocaine in Epidural for Laboring Pain.

NCT06236126
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Conditions
Analgesia, Obstetrical
Interventions
1% Lidocaine Injection
Procedure
Lead sponsor
Ohio State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
51 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2023 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Columbus, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Feb 25, 2026 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

Rivanna Ultrasound for Neuraxial Block

NCT03214640
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Conditions
Analgesia
Interventions
Rivanna Accuro US Device, Palpation, Neuraxial Analgesia, Spinal Block
Device · Other · Procedure
Lead sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 50 Years · Female only
Enrollment
128 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017 – 2019
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 28, 2021 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Withdrawn Phase 4 Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Study of Use of Synera for Pain During Local Skin Infiltration With Lidocaine Before Epidural Placement

NCT01775605
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Conditions
Pain, Anxiety
Interventions
Synera
Drug
Lead sponsor
Northwell Health
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2013 – 2014
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Manhasset, New York
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated May 14, 2015 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Comparison of Epidural and Paracostal Catheter Placement for Pain Control After Rib Fractures

NCT02295098
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Conditions
Rib Fractures, Wounds and Injuries
Interventions
Thoracic epidural catheter placement, Paracostal catheter placement
Other
Lead sponsor
University of Colorado, Denver
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 99 Years
Enrollment
36 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Denver, Colorado
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 8, 2018 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Completed Phase 4 Interventional Results available

Loss of Resistance, w/wo Stimulation, For Epidural Placement

NCT03087604
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Conditions
Anesthesia
Interventions
Thoracic epidural block, Electrical Nerve stimulation, Solution For Thoracic epidural block
Procedure · Drug
Lead sponsor
Wake Forest University Health Sciences
Other
Eligibility
18 Years to 90 Years
Enrollment
100 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2017
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Winston-Salem, North Carolina
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jun 17, 2020 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional

Real-time Ultrasound-guided Paramedian Epidural Access: Evaluation of a Novel In-plane Transverse View Technique

NCT01686243
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Conditions
Epidural Placement
Interventions
epidural needle placement with echogenic 17G Tuohy needles (Pajunk TuohySono), standard epidural placement
Other
Lead sponsor
The Cleveland Clinic
Other
Eligibility
30 Years to 80 Years
Enrollment
25 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2012 – 2016
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Cleveland, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Apr 8, 2019 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Recruiting Not applicable Interventional Accepts healthy volunteers

Poke and a Placebo

NCT04497220
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Conditions
Anesthesia
Interventions
Negative Connotation Langauge, Positive Connotation Language
Behavioral
Lead sponsor
University of Minnesota
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
30 participants
Healthy volunteers
Accepts healthy volunteers
Timeline
2021 – 2026
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Minneapolis, Minnesota
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jan 8, 2026 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Not listed Not applicable Interventional

CompuFlo® Assessment Study for the Epidural Space Verification

NCT02378727
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Conditions
Verification of Needle Tip Placement in the Lumbar Epidural Space
Interventions
Active: Comparator Loss Of Resistance Syringe, Experimental: CompuFlo® Epidural System
Device
Lead sponsor
Milestone Scientific, Inc
Industry
Eligibility
18 Years to 90 Years
Enrollment
400 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2015 – 2016
U.S. locations
5
States / cities
Irvine, California • Rancho Mirage, California • San Diego, California + 2 more
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Jul 6, 2016 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Recruiting Phase 3 Interventional

Lidocaine Patch for Epidural Placement Pain in Laboring Women

NCT07700108
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Conditions
Needle Phobia
Interventions
Lidocaine patch 4%, Placebo Patch, 1% Lidocaine Skin Wheal
Drug · Other
Lead sponsor
Ohio State University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older · Female only
Enrollment
66 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2026 – 2029
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Columbus, Ohio
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Oct 23, 2026 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT
Completed Not applicable Interventional Results available

VerTouch Device: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

NCT04630171
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Conditions
Pregnancy, Pain
Interventions
Group #1: VerTouch utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia procedure, Group #2: Ultrasound (US) utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia procedure, Group #3: Control group, palpation utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia procedure
Device · Other
Lead sponsor
Northwestern University
Other
Eligibility
18 Years and older
Enrollment
86 participants
Healthy volunteers
Healthy volunteers not accepted
Timeline
2021 – 2023
U.S. locations
1
States / cities
Chicago, Illinois
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov public record
Updated Sep 12, 2025 · Synced Oct 25, 2026, 3:19 AM EDT