Clinical Trial

Consistency of ASIS Line vs. Tuffier's Line for Lumbar Level Identification

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Summary
Tuffier's line is commonly used as a landmark for estimating lumbar vertebral levels during spinal anesthesia. However, its accuracy can vary depending on factors such as age, sex, BMI, and posture. This study evaluates the consistency of an alternative landmark, the "ASIS line" (a line connecting both Anterior Superior Iliac Spines), for identifying lumbar levels in the lateral decubitus position. Researchers will mark both the ASIS line and Tuffier's line on participants and use ultrasound to verify the exact vertebral level where each line crosses the spine. The goal is to determine if the ASIS line provides a more consistent and reliable estimation of lumbar levels compared to Tuffier's line.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07396961
Lead Sponsor Kangbuk Samsung Hospital
Conditions Spinal Anesthesia Evaluation, Lumbar Vertebrae
Enrollment 140 participants
Start Date 2026-02-20
Primary Completion 2027-02-20 (estimated)
Study Completion 2028-02-20 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-02-09