Evaluating the Compuflo CathCheck system for epidural catheter placement

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to assess the effectiveness of the Compuflo CathCheck system in determining the correct location of epidural catheters compared to the traditional epidurogram, which is considered the gold standard. Participants will undergo both an epidurogram and the Compuflo CathCheck assessment to evaluate their concordance and agreement. Additionally, the study will explore how traditional physical exam findings correlate with the results from both methods. The goal is to establish whether the Compuflo system can reliably replace the epidurogram in clinical practice.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Any adult patients (age 18-99 years old) undergoing epidural placement for an operative procedure will be eligible for participation in this study.

Exclusion Criteria:

* All patients unable to receive or who refuse placement of epidural will be excluded
* patients who are unable to consent
* non-English speakers, pregnant individuals)
* Individuals with known or who have an allergic reaction to bupivacaine

Where it's running

• University of Minnesota
  Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Aaron Berg — University of Minnesota
• Study coordinator: Candace Nelson
• Email: nelso377@umn.edu

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.