Magnetic needle guide tested on dummies for safer IV insertion
NCT ID NCT04463147
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a new magnetic device (Needle-Pilot) to help doctors insert central venous catheters into a practice mannequin. 51 doctors from a French hospital participated. The goal was to see if the device made the procedure faster or easier compared to standard ultrasound guidance.
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CHU de Nîmes, Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau
Nîmes, France
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