Comparing ultra-portable ultrasound to standard ultrasound for IV line placement
Ultra-portable Ultrasound vs. Standard Ultrasound to Help Place a Peripheral Catheter in Patients at Risk of Difficult Puncture
This study tests if using a small, portable ultrasound can help nurses place IV lines faster and with less discomfort for patients who have a hard time getting them.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 250 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier Saint Joseph Saint Luc de Lyon Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes) |
| Trial ID | NCT06296264 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate whether using an ultra-portable ultrasound machine can facilitate faster intravenous (IV) line placement compared to traditional ultrasound methods. The research focuses on patients who are at risk of difficult puncture due to their clinical conditions. By comparing the two techniques, the study seeks to determine if the ultra-portable option can reduce the time and discomfort associated with IV line placement. Nurses trained in the protocol will perform the procedures, ensuring consistency in technique and care.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older with a high A-DIVA score indicating difficult intravenous access.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have difficulty with IV access or those who are pregnant may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to quicker and less painful IV line placements for patients with difficult access.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of ultrasound for IV access is established, the specific comparison of ultra-portable versus standard ultrasound is a novel approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: 1. Patient aged at least 18 years old 2. Patient with an A-DIVA (Adult Difficult Intravenous Access) score \> 1 3. Supported by a nurse trained in all the techniques used in the protocol 4. Patient having given free, informed and oral consent - Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patient who has already been included in the study 2. Patient whose inclusion in the study would lead to a delay in treatment 3. Adult patient protected by law 4. Pregnant woman 5. Patient not benefiting from French Social Security system -
Where this trial is running
Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
- Saint Joseph Saint Luc Hospital — Lyon, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.