Near-infrared imaging to help place peripheral IVs in children
The Effect of Near-infrared Spectroscopy on the Success of Peripheral Venous Access: a Pilot Randomized Controlled Study
This study will see if near-infrared imaging helps doctors place peripheral IVs successfully on the first try for children who need IV access.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 200 (estimated) |
| Ages | 0 Days to 19 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Brno University Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Brno, South Moravian) |
| Trial ID | NCT07279701 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
Pediatric patients needing peripheral venous access in the Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology and Resuscitation at University Hospital Brno will have IV placement performed using a near-infrared device (VeinViewer Flex). The trial compares first-attempt success rates and total number of attempts when operators use near-infrared imaging versus standard visual/palpation techniques. Study outcomes include first-attempt success, total attempts to successful cannulation, and any device-related limitations or failures. The work is focused on anesthesia and intensive care settings where small vessel size and limited cooperation increase difficulty of venous access.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Children admitted to the pediatric anesthesia or intensive care sections at University Hospital Brno who require peripheral IV insertion and whose legal guardian consents to participation.
Not a fit: Patients not requiring peripheral IVs, those whose veins are too deep for near-infrared visualization, or cases where the device is unavailable are unlikely to benefit from this approach.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, using near-infrared imaging could increase first-attempt IV success in children and reduce repeat punctures, pain, and procedure-related delays.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies show near-infrared devices improve vein visualization but have produced mixed results on consistently increasing first-attempt cannulation rates in pediatric populations.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Pediatric patients admitted to the inpatient section of the Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology and Resuscitation, Brno University Hospital * Pediatric patients in the anesthesia section of the Department of Pediatric Anesthesiology and Resuscitation, Brno University Hospital * Indicated insertion of peripheral venous access * Consent of the patient/legal representative to the study Exclusion Criteria: * Disagreement with the study * Not indicated insertion of peripheral venous access (according to clinical condition and decision of the attending physician) * A device for near-infrared imaging of the venous bed is not available
Where this trial is running
Brno, South Moravian
- University Hospital Brno — Brno, South Moravian, Czechia (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Petr Štourač, prof, MD, PhD — Brno University Hospital
- Study coordinator: Hana Harazim, MD, PhD
- Email: harazim.hana@fnbrno.cz
- Phone: +420777146704
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.