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N/ACompleted· 86 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Group #1: VerTouch utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia procedure +2 moredevice
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Does the VerTouch Device Improve Insertion Site Identification for Lumbar Neuraxial Procedures When Compared to Palpation or Ultrasound Guided Site Selection? A Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial

Northwestern University·interventional·Posted Nov 16, 2020·Updated Sep 12, 2025

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Group #1: VerTouch utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia procedure, Group #2: Ultrasound (US) utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia procedure, and 1 other intervention for Pregnancy and Pain. Completed, enrolled 86 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

This study will compare the VerTouch device to palpation and ultrasound (US) techniques used to identifying the anatomic landmarks and optimal location for neuraxial access. This trial of the VerTouch device will be compared to the gold standard of palpation and the commonly cited US techniques.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
ConditionsPregnancy, Pain
CountriesUnited States
CollaboratorsIntuitap

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
202120222023202420252026
First PostedNov 16, 2020
Enrollment StartJan 1, 2021
Primary CompletionNov 28, 2023
Study CompletionNov 29, 2023
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.9 yearsPosted 5.6 years ago

Interventions

Group #1: VerTouch utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia proceduredevice

Group #1: VerTouch utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia procedure for women requesting labor analgesia

Group #2: Ultrasound (US) utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia proceduredevice

Group #2: Ultrasound (US) utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia procedure for women requesting labor analgesia

Group #3: Control group, palpation utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia procedureother

Control group, palpation utilized for identification of site for labor epidural or spinal anesthesia procedure for women requesting labor analgesia