Which catheter is better for epidural anesthesia? new study aims to find out.
NCT ID NCT05168943
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study compares nylon and polyurethane epidural catheters in 60 adults having major orthopedic surgery. Researchers want to see which type is safer, faster to insert, and less likely to cause problems like blockage or breakage. Participants are randomly assigned to receive one of the two catheter types during their surgery.
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Locations
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Damanhour Teaching Hospital
RECRUITINGDamanhūr, El-Beheira, Egypt
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