Characterizing the Pudendal Nerve with Transvaginal Ultrasound

This study is looking at whether a transvaginal ultrasound can clearly show the pudendal nerve. The pudendal nerve is important for sensation and movement in the pelvic area. Currently, doctors often block this nerve for pain relief during childbirth or surgery using methods that aren't always successful. This study aims to see if using existing ultrasound technology can help doctors see the nerve better, which could lead to more effective nerve blocks. They plan to include 24 women who are already scheduled for a transvaginal ultrasound or pelvic floor surgery. The main goal is to see if the pudendal nerve can be observed during the ultrasound.

Study design
This is an observational study involving 24 women. It is not testing a new treatment, but rather observing if a specific technique can identify the pudendal nerve.
What's involved
You would have a transvaginal ultrasound where a sonographer or study team member will scan the lateral vaginal walls to locate the pudendal nerve. This would happen on one day.
Compensation
Not stated in the trial record.
Follow-up
The primary goal is to observe the pudendal nerve on the day of your participation, so there is no extended follow-up mentioned.

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NCT06021782

Characterization of the Pudendal Nerve with Transvaginal Ultrasonography

Recruiting
Not specifiedAges 18+Observational
University of Virginia
~24 participants
Updated 2025-01-29 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:All subjects-Observation

At a glance

Recruiting sites
1 of 1 listed site is recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Observing the Pudendal Nerve
Measured over day of study participate (1 day per participant)
Anesthesia
1 sites across 1 states
Virginia1

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Eligibility criteria

Inclusion

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 Department of OBGYN, Division of Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery, and includes surgeries for repair of prolapse, urinary incontinence, fistula, urethral diverticulum, or other pelvic floor issues.
\>18 years age
English-speaking
  • Observing the Pudendal Nerveday of study participate (1 day per participant)

    We will use this study to determine if we can use transvaginal ultrasound to visualize the pudendal nerve through transvaginal ultrasound.