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Ultrasound-guided Peripheral IV vs. Standard Technique in Difficult Vascular Access Patients by ICU Nurses

Canada50 participantsStarted 2019-01-21

Plain-language summary

This is a randomized controlled single-center study that will be conducted in the intensive care unit. The main objective of this study is to assess the success rate of ultrasound-guided peripheral intravenous cannulation in ICU patients with difficult intravenous access compared with traditional landmark technique.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years of age or older * Difficult IV access patients after 2 failed attempts Exclusion Criteria: * Upper-extremity cellulitis * Unstable and need urgent intravenous access( central line or IO).

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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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

Overall success rate of IV placement

Timeframe: Up to 30 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03745209

SponsorQueen's University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2019-06-21

Contact for this trial

Mohammed R ALshamsi, MD

3433333986 17mras@queensu.ca

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