A new device to help place central catheters safely
A Novel, Low-Cost Device to Guide Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Line Placement
This study is working on a new, affordable device to help doctors place IV lines more accurately, which can make treatments safer and easier for patients, especially those who are very sick.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Piccolo Medical, INC. NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10932381 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a low-cost device designed to improve the placement of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs), which are commonly used for IV therapies. Currently, many PICC placements are done without guidance, leading to a high rate of improper placements that can cause serious complications, especially in critically ill patients. The study aims to create a device that provides real-time navigation assistance during the placement process, potentially reducing the need for costly repositioning and minimizing risks associated with incorrect placements. By enhancing the accuracy of PICC line placements, this research seeks to improve patient outcomes and reduce healthcare costs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include critically ill patients, particularly those over the age of 60, who require PICC lines for IV therapies.
Not a fit: Patients who do not require PICC lines or those with contraindications for catheter placement may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to safer and more effective PICC placements, reducing complications and healthcare costs for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that improved guidance systems for catheter placement can significantly reduce complications, indicating a promising potential for this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- Piccolo Medical, INC. — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shanahan, Augustus — Piccolo Medical, INC.
- Study coordinator: Shanahan, Augustus
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.