New device aims to take the guesswork out of epidurals

NCT ID NCT06281249

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: Stanford University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study will test a device called Accuro 3S that uses real-time ultrasound to help doctors place epidural needles more accurately. Researchers hope it will reduce the number of failed blocks and needle sticks in women receiving labor epidurals or spinal anesthesia for cesarean delivery. The study will enroll 100 adults who are already scheduled for these procedures.

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 epidural placement safer and more reliable, especially for patients with difficult anatomy.
What could go wrong: This is an early data-collection study with no results yet. The device may not improve outcomes over standard methods, and technical issues could arise.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Labor Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CESAREAN DELIVERY REGIONAL ANESTHESIA INDUCTION LABOR PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Stanford University

Stanford, California, 94305, United States

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