Small change in wrist stick location could make blood pressure monitoring more reliable

NCT ID NCT06566456

First seen Oct 01, 2025 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 26 times

Summary

This study looked at whether placing an arterial line 1.5-2.5 cm higher on the wrist (instead of right at the joint) reduces problems like kinking or blockage. Researchers monitored 486 surgery patients to see if the new spot made blood pressure readings more stable. The goal was to improve accuracy and safety for patients needing close blood pressure monitoring.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • the Sixth Affiliated Hospital, Sun Yat-sen University

    Guangzhou, Guangdong, 510655, China

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