Short-Axis Versus Long-Axis Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Cannulation in Adults (NCT07683611) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Short-Axis Versus Long-Axis Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral IV Cannulation in Adults
Pakistan222 participantsStarted 2023-11-07
Plain-language summary
This randomized study compared two ultrasound-guided techniques for placing a peripheral intravenous cannula in adults aged 20 to 60 years who required intravenous access. Participants were assigned equally to either the short-axis out-of-plane approach or the long-axis in-plane approach. The study evaluated whether the techniques differed in successful cannulation. It also compared cannulation time, number of attempts, and immediate complications, including arterial puncture, extravasation, and haematoma.
Who can participate
Age range
20 Years – 60 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Men and women aged 20 to 60 years
* Required peripheral intravenous access
Exclusion Criteria:
* Body mass index of 30 kg/m² or greater
* Infection at the intended cannulation site
* Upper-limb deformity
* Previous venous thrombosis
* Refusal to participate
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
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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?
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What they're measuring
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Successful Peripheral Intravenous Cannulation
Timeframe: Immediately following the assigned cannulation procedure