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Pocket-Sized ultrasound could speed up IV checks in kids

NCT ID NCT07722065

ENROLLING_BY_INVITATION Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Alok Moharir Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jul 23, 2026 · Last updated Jul 24, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a small, handheld cardiac ultrasound device can reliably confirm that an intravenous (IV) line has been placed correctly in children aged 1 to 6 years undergoing surgery. Researchers will compare the handheld device to a standard, larger ultrasound machine. If the handheld approach proves accurate, it could offer a more portable and convenient way to verify IV placement in young patients.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
handheld cardiac ultrasound device (Lumify) compared to a traditional ultrasound machine (Sonosite)
What this could lead to
If the handheld device works as well as the traditional one, it could make verifying IV placement faster and easier in children, especially in settings where moving a larger machine is difficult.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study. The handheld device may not be as accurate as the standard machine, and results may not apply to all pediatric patients or settings.

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SURGERY

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Nationwide Children's Hospital

    Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

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