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NCT02193542 Incidence of Difficult Airway and Difficult Neuraxial Placement in Obstetric Patients

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NCT ID NCT02193542
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Brigham and Women's Hospital
Condition Indication for Care or Intervention Related to Labor or Delivery With Baby Delivered
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 400 participants
Start Date 2014-07-01
Primary Completion 2027-06-30

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex Female only
Min Age N/A
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 400 participants in total. It began in 2014-07-01 with a primary completion date of 2027-06-30.

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Brief Summary

Anesthesiologists commonly administer pain relief during labor or providing anesthesia for cesarean delivery. Two main methods are used to achieve these goal: "Regional anesthesia" where the mother is given medication through a needle or catheter in her back and the mother is kept awake, or "General anesthesia", where the mother is given intravenous medication and is kept asleep. Regional anesthesia uses a needle to enter a narrow space in the mother's back where medications can be given. In some patients, it takes longer to find this target space in the back. In emergency situation, however, there is often little time to find this space, and the backup method would be the general anesthesia technique. If general anesthesia is required, a breathing tube needs to be inserted to help support the mother's breathing. In some patients, it is harder to insert the breathing tubes, so knowing this in advanced helps anesthesiologists create a safe plan for the patients. A lot of research has been done to determine factors that would predict which patients would need more time and preparation for general anesthesia and regional anesthesia. The purpose of this study is to study how common it is for the pregnant patients who have a difficult regional and general anesthesia.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Pregnant woman presenting for vaginal or cesarean delivery Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant woman presenting for vaginal or cesarean delivery requiring urgent or emergent delivery

Contact & Investigator

Principal Investigator

Lawrence C Tsen, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Brigham and Women's Hospital

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT02193542 clinical trial?

This trial is open to female participants only, studying Indication for Care or Intervention Related to Labor or Delivery With Baby Delivered. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT02193542 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT02193542 is actively recruiting participants. Visit ClinicalTrials.gov or contact Brigham and Women's Hospital to inquire about joining.

Where is the NCT02193542 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Boston, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT02193542 clinical trial?

NCT02193542 is sponsored by Brigham and Women's Hospital. The principal investigator is Lawrence C Tsen, MD at Brigham and Women's Hospital. The trial plans to enroll 400 participants.

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