New device aims to take the guesswork out of epidurals
NCT ID NCT04630171
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a device called VerTouch can help doctors find the best spot for epidural or spinal anesthesia more accurately than using touch or ultrasound. Researchers compared the number of needle adjustments needed with each method in 86 adults undergoing these procedures. The goal is to make the process faster and less painful for patients.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- VerTouch device
- What this could lead to
- If it works well, this device could make epidural and spinal procedures quicker and more comfortable for patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 86 participants, so results may not apply to everyone. The device may not be better than current methods.
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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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Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Prentice Women's Hospital
Chicago, Illinois, 60611, United States
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