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Study identifier: NCT05168943 Synced from ClinicalTrials.gov · July 29, 2026
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Nylon Versus Polyurethane Epidural Catheters In Patients Undergoing Major Orthopedic Surgery

Condition: Epidural; Anesthesia · Catheter Complications · Catheter Blockage  ·  Sponsor: Damanhour Teaching Hospital

PhaseNA
Planned participants60
Who can joinAll sexes, 21 Years to 60 Years
Healthy volunteersNo

About this study

Objectives: To compare the safety and efficacy of nylon (polyamide) epidural catheter versus polyurethane epidural catheter in patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery under continuous epidural anesthesia. Background: Continuous epidural anesthesia is the most common anesthetic technique used in orthopedic surgery. However, the use of epidural catheters is associated with complications. The insertion of the catheter may be associated with intravascular or intrathecal placement, nerve root irritation, paresthesia, kinking, hematoma, or breakage during catheter removal. Patients and Methods: This was a prospective, randomized, double-blind clinical trial; carried out on 60 patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery under continuous epidural anesthesia. Patients were randomly allocated into two equal groups; group N, using Nylon catheter, and group P, using Polyurethane catheter.

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Ahmed M Shaat, MD  ·  00201223482709  ·  ahmedshaat99@gmail.com

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Locations (1)

Damanhour Teaching HospitalDamanhūr, El-Beheira, EgyptRecruiting

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