Safety and Efficacy of Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access (NCT05118581) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Safety and Efficacy of Ultrasound Guided Vascular Access
100 participantsStarted 2021-12-01
Plain-language summary
Vascular access involves central and peripheral vein accesses and arterial accesses. Central venous catheterization is widely used in clinical practice for diverse purposes, including hemodialysis for end stage renal failure, invasive hemodynamic monitoring, radiological studies, infusion of drugs that cannot be administered via peripheral vessels, administration of parenteral nutrition, vascular access in patients whose peripheral veins are difficult to be catheterized and for miscellaneous purposes that require access to large caliber vessels.
Arterial cannulation is used for invasive arterial pressure monitoring and to ensure access for diagnostic and therapeutic interventions.
In the United States and United Kingdom, guidelines have recommended the use of ultrasound guidance to reduce complications and improve success in central venous catheterization.
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:
* · Adult patients who need vascular access (arterial or venous)
Exclusion Criteria:
* · Patients with local infection in the area targeted for vascular access.
* Patients with severe generalized infection and other skin diseases or lesions.
* patients with history of DVT of the target vein and or pulmonary embolism.
* Patients with untreated coagulopathy (INR \>1.5 or platelets \<50000mm3)
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
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Incidence of adverse effects of ultrasound guided vascular access