Using ultrasound to place peripheral venous catheters in post-emergency patients
Placement of Peripheral Venous Catheters Under Echo Guidance in a Post-emergency Medical Service
This study is testing if using ultrasound to help place IV catheters in patients after an emergency can make the procedure easier and more successful.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 276 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University Hospital, Grenoble Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (La Tronche) |
| Trial ID | NCT04856826 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study compares the effectiveness of ultrasound guidance versus traditional techniques for placing peripheral venous catheters in patients who have been hospitalized in a post-emergency unit. The approach involves using echography to enhance the accuracy of catheter placement, potentially reducing the number of attempts needed. Additionally, therapeutic communication is employed to improve patient experience during the procedure. The study aims to determine if these methods lead to better outcomes for patients requiring venous access.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients hospitalized in the post-emergency unit who require a venous catheter.
Not a fit: Patients who are protected persons or those already participating in another interventional study may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to fewer attempts and complications in catheter placement, improving patient comfort and outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown success with ultrasound-guided catheter placement, indicating that this approach is promising.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Hospitalized in the post-emergency unit * Requiring the placement of a venous catheter in the post-emergency unit * Affiliation to social security or benefiting from such a scheme * Informed and written consent signed Exclusion Criteria: * Protected person (art. L1121-5 to L1121-8 of the CSP) * Patient included in another interventional study * Patient already included for a first catheter placement in the post-emergency unit.
Where this trial is running
La Tronche
- CHU Grenoble Alpes — La Tronche, France (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Julie Duhoo
- Email: jduhoo@chu-grenoble.fr
- Phone: +33476767094
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.