Characterization of the Pudendal Nerve with Transvaginal Ultrasonography
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Observational Study
Anesthesia
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
Healthy Volunteers Welcome
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Female
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 24 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- University of Virginia · Other
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About This Trial
This is a feasibility study characterizing the ability of transvaginal ultrasonography to identify the pudendal nerve. Today, the pudendal nerve block is typically accomplished through blind landmark techniques, thus limiting its success. To date, there has never been an attempt to determine if the visualization of the pudendal nerve would be possible using transvaginal ultrasound with existing te…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Scheduled to undergo transvaginal ultrasound at the Fetal Care Center (FCC) or Gynecology clinic
* Patients undergoing pelvic floor surgery at either the Main OR or outpatient surgery center at UVA will be included. This includes surgeries performed by surgeons in the Departme…
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