Which epidural catheter works best for Post-Surgery pain?
NCT ID NCT02159560
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tested whether a multiport epidural catheter (with three side holes) provides better pain relief than a standard uniport catheter (with one end hole) after chest or upper abdominal surgery. Researchers enrolled 240 adults and measured how often the catheter failed, meaning patients needed extra pain medicine or the catheter had to be replaced. The goal is to find which design works best to keep patients comfortable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Epidural catheter (device)
- What this could lead to
- If multiport catheters work better, this could improve pain control after surgery and reduce the need for extra pain medications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study, but results may not apply to all surgeries or patients. The difference between catheter types might be small.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Boston, Massachusetts, 02215, United States
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