Effects of Fixation Technique on Thoracic Epidural Catheter Displacement

Last updated: March 4, 2025
Sponsor: University of Utah
Overall Status: Active - Recruiting

Phase

N/A

Condition

Cardiovascular Disease

Chest Pain

Occlusions

Treatment

Thoracic Epidural Catheter Fixation Techniques

Clinical Study ID

NCT03976154
122914
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

The purpose of our study is to assess the effectiveness of Dermabond as a thoracic epidural fixation technique compared to both Mastisol and the Grip-Lok fixation bandage, two common, widely used techniques for epidural fixation.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • surgical patient

  • receiving a thoracic epidural

  • 18 years of age or older

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient refusal

  • allergy to adhesives or local anesthesia

  • pregnancy

  • contraindication to receiving an epidural including coagulopathy, infection,elevated ICP, or severe pre-existing neurologic disorders

Study Design

Total Participants: 300
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Thoracic Epidural Catheter Fixation Techniques
Phase:
Study Start date:
October 01, 2019
Estimated Completion Date:
December 31, 2025

Connect with a study center

  • University of Utah Health Sciences Center

    Salt Lake City, Utah 84132
    United States

    Active - Recruiting

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