Evaluating the effectiveness of guidewire in intravenous catheter placement
Evaluating the Role of the Guidewire in Peripheral Intravenous Access: A Randomized Controlled Trial of Ultrasound-Guided Catheter Survival
NA · Corewell Health East · NCT06107361
This study is testing whether an intravenous catheter with a built-in guide wire works better than one without it for people needing IV treatment.
Quick facts
| Phase | NA |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 360 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Corewell Health East (other) |
| Locations | 1 site (Royal Oak, Michigan) |
| Trial ID | NCT06107361 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial is a randomized controlled trial that aims to compare the effectiveness of two types of ultralong intravenous catheters: one with a built-in guide wire and one without. A total of 360 participants will be enrolled and randomly assigned to either the control group or the experimental group. The study will assess catheter failure rates and other insertion-related data, including clinician experience and patient characteristics. Participants will be monitored until the catheter is removed to gather comprehensive data on the performance of each catheter type.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18 and older with a vascular access score of 4 or 5.
Not a fit: Patients under 18 years old or those with restricted mobility of the elbow joint or cognitive impairments may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved intravenous catheter placement techniques, reducing complications such as phlebitis and infections.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have explored similar catheter techniques, but the specific use of a guide wire in this context is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Study Participants Inclusion Criteria: ≥ than 18 years old Vascular Access Score of 4 or 5 Vascular Access Score: 1. Visible with distention and easily palpable 2. Visible and easily palpable 3. Not visible and easily palpable 4. Visible and poorly palpable 5. Not visible and poorly or non-palpable Study participants exclusion criteria: \<18 years old Restricted mobility of elbow joint Cognitively impaired. Skin complications that limit access to the potential IV site Clinician Participants Inclusion Criteria: Clinician working in the emergency department at Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital (physician, advanced practice provider, nurse, technician) Competency in Operation STICK, which is an vascular access training program. Clinician participants exclusion criteria: None
Where this trial is running
Royal Oak, Michigan
- Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak — Royal Oak, Michigan, United States (RECRUITING)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Amit Bahl, MD — Corewell Health East
- Study coordinator: Amit Bahl, MD
- Email: amit.bahl@corewellhealth.org
- Phone: 248-898-9111
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.
Conditions: Peripheral Intravenous Vein Catheter Phlebitis, Intravenous Infection, PIV, BBraun Ultra Long Catheter, BD Accucath, Phlebitis, IV infection, peripheral intravenous