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.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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Yale New Haven Hospital
New Haven, Connecticut, 06520, United States