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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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.
- Participants
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About 60 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
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- Ages
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21 to 60 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status ≤ II * Age from 21 to 60 years * Body Mass Index (BMI) \< 35 Exclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status \> II * Age \< 21 years or \> 60 years * Body Mass Index (BMI) ≥ 35 * Contraindications to regional anesthesia (including coagulopathy and infection at the injection site) * Uncooperative patients * Patients with known allergy to local anesthetics or opioids
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Damanhour Teaching Hospital
RECRUITINGDamanhūr, El-Beheira, Egypt
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