Thoracic Epidural Depth in Children Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging.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.

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Key information

Conditions

Anesthesia, Epidural Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Age range

1 month–8 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

King Fahad Medical City

Riyadh, Riyadh Region, 11525, Saudi Arabia

About this study

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.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

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

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

Depth of thoracic epidural space in children

Time frame: 3 months

Derive a formula for predicting the thoracic skin epidural depth in children

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

King Fahad Medical City

Other Gov

Collaborators

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Registry information

Official study title

Thoracic Epidural Depth in Children Using Magnetic Resonance Imaging

Important dates

Study start: 2016
Primary completion: 2016
Study completion: 2016
First posted: May 27, 2016
Registry last updated: Jun 14, 2016

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