N/A
Completed N=240
Uniport and Multiport Epidural Catheters in Post-surgical Patients
Post-operative Pain
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT02159560 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
240
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Oct 2025
Primary outcomePrimary: Epidural Catheter Failure — 52; 51 Participants
Summary
The investigators hypothesize that multi-port thoracic epidural catheters will provide superior pain relief when compared to uniport catheters for post-surgical patients.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Epidural Catheter Failure |
52; 51 | — |
| SECONDARY Number of Subjects Receiving Supplemental Treatments |
30; 29 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- English speaking
- Surgery in the thorax or upper abdomen
- Age between 18 and 75
- Expected use of epidural analgesia for >24 hours
Exclusion Criteria
- Contraindication to epidural catheterization
- Chronic use of opioids
- Chronic pain
- Allergy to the standard medications used
- Body Mass Index >40
- Delirium
- Dementia
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT02159560). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.