Thoracic Epidural Depth in Children Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging.Magnetic Resonance Imaging

June 13, 2016 updated by: Tariq Wani, King Fahad Medical City

Thoracic Epidural Depth in Children Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the thoracic skin to epidural space depth in children and define the ratio between the straight and inclined thoracic skin to epidural depth.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Detailed Description

Thoracic epidural in children confers clinical benefits but are technically challenging. The prediction of thoracic skin epidural depth (SED) might increase the success rate and decrease complications. Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) is the most comprehensive imaging modality of the spine, and the measurements derived can be more accurate.

The present study is based on Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)-based measurements to evaluate the thoracic SED and define the ratio between the straight and inclined SED at the two thoracic levels (T6-7 and T9-10) in children.

Study Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

109

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • Saudi Arabia
      • Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, 11525
        • King Fahad Medical City

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

1 month to 8 years (Child)

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Genders Eligible for Study

All

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

MRI images of children aged 1 month to 8 years undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging evaluation unrelated to spine pathology were studied.

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

Children aged 1 month to 8 years undergoing Magnetic Resonance Imaging evaluation

Exclusion Criteria:

Patients with scoliosis, myelomeningocele, tumors of the spinal cord or vertebral bodies, spina bifida, tethered cord, spinal metastasis

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
Depth of thoracic epidural space in children
Time Frame: 3 months
Derive a formula for predicting the thoracic skin epidural depth in children
3 months

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

King Fahad Medical City

Collaborators

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Tariq M Wani, MD, King Fahad Medical City, Riyadh

Publications and helpful links

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General Publications

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start

May 1, 2016

Primary Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2016

Study Completion (Actual)

June 1, 2016

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

May 24, 2016

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

May 24, 2016

First Posted (Estimate)

May 27, 2016

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Estimate)

June 14, 2016

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

June 13, 2016

Last Verified

June 1, 2016

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Other Study ID Numbers

  • H-01-R-012, 16-207

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