Ultrasound may make artery punctures safer for kids
NCT ID NCT02878915
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether using ultrasound to guide a needle into the femoral artery (in the groin) helps doctors succeed on the first try in children. 149 children who needed this procedure for brain imaging or treatment took part. The goal was to see if ultrasound reduces the number of needle sticks and complications compared to the usual method of feeling for the pulse.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Ultrasound guidance device
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could make arterial catheterization in children faster and safer, reducing complications and repeat attempts.
- What could go wrong
- This is a completed study with 149 children, but results may not apply to all hospitals or patient types. The benefit over standard care may be small.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild
Paris, 75019, France