The Impact of Needle Manipulation and Accuracy Between Hand Held Automatic and Traditional Ultrasound Device (NCT05909085)
A Randomized Double Blinded Controlled Trial to Investigate the Impact of Needle Manipulation and Accuracy of Between Two Commercially Available Ultrasound Devices
🩺 Plain-English Summary (8th-Grade Level)
In this double blinded randomized controlled trial, the investigators would like to compare the effects on needle manipulation when relatively inexperienced sonographist (\< 1 year of ultrasound experience) perform ultrasound guided labor epidurals utilizing a traditional handheld ultrasound versus a handheld device that was engineered to provide automated guidance. The primary outcome of this study would be number of needle passes.
Who can join: Review the eligibility criteria below.
Location: Yale University — New Haven, Connecticut
Age range: 18 Years to 45 Years
🧪 Interventions in This Study
📋 "Do I Qualify?" — 1-Minute Self Screener
Instant ChecklistFull eligibility criteria are available on the official NIH protocol. View the criteria ↗
📍 All Participating Trial Locations (1 Sites)
- Yale University — New Haven, Connecticut
📞 Contact the Study Coordinator
Phone: (413) 386-9415
Email: Antonio.Gonzalez-fiol@yale.edu
Coordinator details come directly from the registered NIH protocol. Confirm the study is still recruiting before traveling.
💰 Cost, Insurance & Patient Rights
- 100% Free Items: The investigational treatment and protocol-required procedures are supplied at zero cost by the sponsor.
- Routine Patient Care: Under federal law (ACA § 2709) and many state statutes, routine care costs are covered during participation.
- Voluntary Participation: You may withdraw at any time without affecting your standard medical care.
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💡 How to Participate
- Check the checklist above to see if you may qualify.
- Contact the study coordinator using the phone/email above.
- Ask about the visit schedule, what is covered at no cost, and any travel support.
- Confirm with your own doctor before making a decision.