New ultrasound technique may improve epidural success in kids
NCT ID NCT06319989
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using a biplane ultrasound (showing two views at once) helps doctors perform caudal epidural anesthesia more effectively in children compared to standard single-plane ultrasound. The trial involved 46 boys aged 4 months to 10 years undergoing circumcision. Researchers measured first-puncture success, procedure time, and pain relief duration to see if the biplane method offers clear advantages.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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46 people
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- Started
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Aug 2024
- Finished
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Dec 2024
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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4 months to 10 years
- Sex
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Male participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * ASA I/II (Anesthesia Physical Status Classification System) * Male patients aged 4 months to 10 years * To undergo elective circumcision with caudal epidural anesthesia as an adjuvant to general anesthesia and for postoperative analgesia Exclusion Criteria: * Anatomical anomalies (e.g., tethered cord, sacral malformations, etc.). * Potential coagulopathy. * Preoperative analgesics use. * Allergy to local anesthetics. * Rash or infection at the injection site. * Female patients * Parents refuse to participate.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UF Health
Gainesville, Florida, 32610, United States
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