LUMBAR PUNCTURE
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Sound waves may replace spinal taps for brain pressure checks
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a noninvasive ultrasound technique called SHAPE to measure pressure inside the skull. Nineteen adults scheduled for a lumbar puncture received an ultrasound contrast agent (Definity) while researchers compared the ultrasound readings to the standard needle-based…
Matched conditions: LUMBAR PUNCTURE
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 26, 2026 14:09 UTC
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Ultrasound may help doctors hit the mark on infant spinal taps
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compares two methods for performing a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) in infants up to 6 months old. One method uses ultrasound to guide the needle, while the other relies on feeling for landmarks on the back. The goal is to see if ultrasound helps doctors succeed on the …
Matched conditions: LUMBAR PUNCTURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jul 15, 2026 00:00 UTC
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New sitting position may make spinal anesthesia easier and safer
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study compared a new patient positioning method, called the Imran Technique, with the standard sitting position for spinal anesthesia and lumbar puncture. 200 adults took part to see if the new approach improved first-attempt success, procedure time, and comfort. The goal wa…
Matched conditions: LUMBAR PUNCTURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Wah Medical college , POF hospital • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 13:04 UTC
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Virtual reality training could make spinal taps safer for patients
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study looked at whether training with an augmented reality simulator helps medical students perform lumbar punctures (spinal taps) better than standard teaching. Lumbar punctures can be stressful for both patients and doctors. The simulator uses haptic feedback to mimic the …
Matched conditions: LUMBAR PUNCTURE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Hospital, Strasbourg, France • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC