Scientists analyze catheter insertion to build better training tools
NCT ID NCT03790241
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at how healthcare practitioners move their hands and fingers when inserting a peripheral IV catheter. Researchers measured the forces applied to the skin and veins, as well as the angle and speed of the needle. The goal was to gather data to design a more realistic training simulator for students. Thirty-one healthy adults took part, and the study is now complete.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a more realistic training simulator for healthcare students learning to insert catheters.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage observational study in healthy volunteers. The results may not translate to real-world clinical practice or improve patient outcomes.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Laboratory of Biomechanics and Impact Mechanics - Centre Hospitalier Lyon Sud
Pierre-Bénite, France
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