CompletedNot Applicable

Vein Imaging Device on First-Attempt Success in Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion

Turkey (Türkiye)206 participantsStarted 2023-05-30

Plain-language summary

This study aimed to evaluate the impact of vein visualization device on catheter placement success and catheter-related complications during peripheral IV catheter insertion in pediatric emergency departments. This randomized controlled trial compares the group using a vein visualization device with the group using the standard method.

Who can participate

Age range

1 Month – 6 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * The physician must inform them that PIC must be inserted to administer medication and fluids * The parent must voluntarily agree to participate in the study, consent form must be obtained from the parent Exclusion Criteria: * The child presenting to the pediatric emergency department must be in shock or severely dehydrated, requiring urgent intervention * No need for PIC * Presence of a central venous catheter (since there will be no need for PIC) * Selection of the lower extremities for PIC placement (since they may experience more pain and complication) * Use of sedatives or analgesics before the PIC procedure (at least 4 hours before)

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

PIC insertion success

Timeframe: through the PIC insertion

procedural time

Timeframe: through the PIC insertion

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07006038

SponsorDokuz Eylul University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2023-06-03

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