New device aims to make epidurals safer and more accurate

NCT ID NCT07458087

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study will test a new ultrasound device called Accuro 3S that provides live guidance during epidural or spinal needle placement. Researchers want to see if it reduces the number of needle attempts and improves accuracy compared to standard methods. The trial will enroll 50 patients who are already scheduled for a neuraxial procedure, mostly women in labor.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance

Accuro 3S (ultrasound device)

What this could lead to

If successful, this device could make epidurals and spinal procedures easier and more accurate, potentially reducing patient discomfort and complications.

What could go wrong

This is a small early feasibility study with only 50 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The device may not improve accuracy or may be difficult to use in practice.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

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Locations

  • Yale New Haven Hospital

    New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States