Not Yet RecruitingPhase 4ACTRN12609000041257

A study of the EpiSure syringe vs conventional epidural syringe

Comparison of the EpiSure Autodetect syringe with the conventional loss-of-resistance syringe among parturients in labour: a randomised controlled trial of analgesic proficiency

Sponsor

King Edward Memorial Hospital for Women

Enrollment

1,000 participants

Start Date

Sep 22, 2008

Study Type

Interventional

Conditions

Failure of epidural analgesia for labour

Summary

We intend to evaluate the EpiSure, a new epidural syringe that uses a novel spring-loaded mechanism to locate the correct place in the back for epidural insertion. Early data regarding this device suggests that it may ease the process of inserting an epidural and reduce complications, particularly in anaesthetists who are relatively new to the procedure of epidural insertion. We will compare effectiveness of pain relief and outcomes in patients whose epidurals are inserted with the EpiSure with those whose epidurals are inserted with traditional syringes.

Eligibility

Sex: FemalesMin Age: 18 Yearss

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study compares a new type of syringe (EpiSure) with the standard syringe used to deliver epidural pain relief during labour. It is for women aged 18 and older who are receiving an epidural for childbirth. Participation involves having your epidural placed using one of the two syringe types, chosen at random.

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Interventions

EpiSure syringe (Indigo Orb, Irvine, CA), a novel spring-loaded epidural syringe for detecting loss-of-resistance to saline during epidural insertion. The syringe is used to locate the epidural space

EpiSure syringe (Indigo Orb, Irvine, CA), a novel spring-loaded epidural syringe for detecting loss-of-resistance to saline during epidural insertion. The syringe is used to locate the epidural space during epidural insertion, and contains up to 6 ml of 0.9% saline.

Locations(1)

Australia

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