Ultrasound-guided Peripheral IJ Study (NCT03231345) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Ultrasound-guided Peripheral IJ Study
United States35 participantsStarted 2016-08-18
Plain-language summary
Difficult venous access in some patients such as those with obesity, IV drug use, chronic illness, or vascular pathology often causes increased discomfort and delayed patient care due to multiple attempts to gain venous access. If access is achieved at all, it usually results in a much smaller catheter than needed to provide optimal care for the patient. Ultrasound-guided placement of a peripheral IV in the internal jugular vein is common in the investigators' emergency department and is gaining popularity across the US. This study investigates the utility and safety of placing an ultrasound-guided peripheral IV catheter in the internal jugular vein.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* At least 2 unsuccessful attempts at peripheral IV access by ED nursing
* Age 18 or older
Exclusion Criteria:
* Critically ill patients with clinical indications for emergent central venous access.
* Overlying skin infection
* External jugular vein easily visible for cannulation
* Patient in law enforcement custody
* Patient who is known to be pregnant or self identifies as pregnant
* Patient lacking decision making capacity
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
1
Number of Participants With Successful Cannulation of the Internal Jugular Vein
Timeframe: Less than 20 minutes
Trial details
NCT IDNCT03231345
SponsorUniversity Medical Center of Southern Nevada