Using ultrasound to improve lumbar puncture success in children

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate how ultrasound examination of the lumbar spinal canal affects the success rate of lumbar punctures in children under 18 years old. It is an open-label, randomized interventional study where participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving standard care and the other undergoing ultrasound-guided procedures. The ultrasound is intended to help visualize anatomical structures, potentially reducing the risk of traumatic or unsuccessful punctures. The study will also assess the experience level of the physicians performing the procedures to understand its impact on outcomes.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* children \<18 years of age
* patients who are scheduled to undergo lumbar puncture
* consent of legal guardian

Exclusion Criteria:

* infection of skin and tissues in the area of planned puncture
* developmental defects of the spine and spinal cord
* lack of consent of legal guardian
* contraindications to lumbar puncture

Where it's running

• Medcial Univeristy of Warsaw
  Warsaw, Poland Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Agata Ćwiek, MD — Medical University of Warsaw
• Study coordinator: Agata - Ćwiek, MD
• Email: agata.cwiek@uckwum.pl
• Phone: 22-317-95-37

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.