LUMBAR PUNCTURE
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Ultrasound may replace needle for brain pressure checks
Diagnosis CompletedThis study tested a new, noninvasive ultrasound technique called SHAPE to measure pressure inside the skull. Nineteen adults who were already scheduled for a lumbar puncture (spinal tap) had their eye artery scanned with ultrasound after receiving a contrast agent. The goal was t…
Matched conditions: LUMBAR PUNCTURE
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Thomas Jefferson University • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 16, 2026 12:53 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 15, 2026 19:08 UTC
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Virtual reality training boosts needle skills for future doctors
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested whether medical students who practiced lumbar punctures on an augmented reality simulator performed better on real patients than those who learned the usual way. Sixty patients needing a lumbar puncture took part. 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 15, 2026 19:05 UTC