Laser-Assisted IV placement: a new trick for heart surgery?
NCT ID NCT07079904
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a laser-assisted ultrasound device helps doctors place IV lines more successfully on the first try in patients having heart surgery. One hundred adults aged 18 to 80 will be randomly assigned to get either standard ultrasound guidance or laser-assisted ultrasound guidance. The main goal is to see if the laser tool improves the first-attempt success rate.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- laser-assisted ultrasound guidance
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could make placing IV lines easier and faster for patients undergoing heart surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 100 participants. The laser assistance may not improve success rates significantly.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Nanjing First Hospital
RECRUITINGNanjing, Jiangsu, 210006, China