ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

The Efficacy of Biplane Versus Single Plane Ultrasound in Facilitating Caudal Epidural Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients.

Study Overview

This clinical trial focuses on testing the efficacy of different digital interventions to promote re-engagement in cancer-related long-term follow-up care for adolescent and young adult (AYA) survivors of childhood cancer.

Description

Ultrasound guidance plays a pivotal role in caudal epidural block in pediatric patients. In comparison to conventional single-plane ultrasound, biplane ultrasound offers the advantage of providing simultaneous transverse and longitudinal imaging. Better visualization under biplane ultrasound is postulated to enhance the efficacy of caudal epidural blocks. This improvement is expected to manifest through higher first puncture success rate, shorter procedure time, and longer time to first postoperative analgesics use.

Official Title

The Efficacy of Biplane Versus Single Plane Ultrasound in Facilitating Caudal Epidural Anesthesia in Pediatric Patients.

Quick Facts

Study Start:2024-08-22
Study Completion:2026-09-30
Study Type:Not specified
Phase:Not Applicable
Enrollment:Not specified
Status:ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING

Study ID

NCT06319989

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Ages Eligible for Study:4 Months to 10 Years
Sexes Eligible for Study:MALE
Accepts Healthy Volunteers:No
Standard Ages:CHILD
Inclusion CriteriaExclusion Criteria
  1. * ASA I/II
  2. * Male patients aged 4 months to 10 years
  3. * To undergo elective circumcision with caudal epidural anesthesia as an adjuvant to general anesthesia and for postoperative analgesia
  1. * Anatomical anomalies (e.g., tethered cord, sacral malformations, etc.).
  2. * Potential coagulopathy.
  3. * Preoperative analgesics use.
  4. * Allergy to local anesthetics.
  5. * Rash or infection at the injection site.
  6. * Female patients
  7. * Parents refuse to participate.

Contacts and Locations

Principal Investigator

Sonia Mehta, MS
PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR
University of Florida

Study Locations (Sites)

UF Health
Gainesville, Florida, 32610
United States

Collaborators and Investigators

Sponsor: University of Florida

  • Sonia Mehta, MS, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, University of Florida

Study Record Dates

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Study Registration Dates

Study Start Date2024-08-22
Study Completion Date2026-09-30

Study Record Updates

Study Start Date2024-08-22
Study Completion Date2026-09-30

Terms related to this study

Keywords Provided by Researchers

  • biplane ultrasound
  • Caudal epidural anesthesia
  • single plane ultrasound

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

  • Educational Problems