Evaluating Hand Arteries in Children Using Ultrasound
Official title: Comparison of Ultrasonographic Measurements of Radial and Ulnar Arteries in Pediatric Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery
Run by Ankara University · NCT06386718 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests which arm artery is best for safely placing a catheter in children who are having surgery by using ultrasound to measure their sizes.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 10 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 184 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Ankara University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Ankara) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 15, 2023 |
| Main results expected | May 1, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 1, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | April 27, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06386718 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are pediatric patients aged 10 years or younger scheduled for elective surgical procedures.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients over 10 years of age or those with congenital anomalies or infections at the cannulation site may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the suitability of the ulnar and radial arteries for cannulation in pediatric patients by measuring their diameters using ultrasound at various angles. It aims to compare these measurements to determine the optimal artery for invasive arterial catheterization. The study includes a diverse sample of pediatric patients scheduled for elective surgical procedures, focusing on improving cannulation success rates and reducing complications. The findings could provide valuable insights into the best practices for arterial access in children.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could enhance the safety and effectiveness of arterial cannulation in pediatric patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the use of ultrasound for arterial cannulation is established, this specific evaluation of the ulnar artery in pediatric patients is a novel approach.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status 1 or 2 * Patients scheduled for elective surgical procedures * Informed consent must be obtained from both the patient and, if applicable, their parent or guardian. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients over 10 years of age * Patients with congenital anomalies or syndromic conditions * Abnormal Allen Test * Skin Erosion or infection at the cannulation site * Hematoma at the cannulation site
Where it's running
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Ankara University School Of Medicine
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Ozlem S Can, MD
- Email: ozlemscan@gmail.com
- Phone: +905323107914
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.