U.S., July 10 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07056166) titled 'Ultrasound Predictors of Difficulty in Performing Epidural Anesthesia for Labor in Pregnant Patients.' on June 20.
Brief Summary: This is a prospective observational study conducted at the University Hospital of Padua. The goal is to identify ultrasound markers that can help predict whether placing an epidural catheter during labor will be difficult. Pregnant women who request epidural analgesia will undergo a quick ultrasound scan of their lower back before the procedure. The study will collect information such as age, weight, height, and spinal anatomy, as well as ultrasound measurements. This information will be compared with how...