Ultrasound beats touch for tough blood draws?
NCT ID NCT01789801
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether using ultrasound to find the wrist artery makes blood draws easier for patients whose arteries are hard to feel. 74 adults with difficult-to-locate arteries were randomly assigned to have their blood drawn with or without ultrasound guidance. The main goal was to see if the first attempt at drawing blood was successful.
This is an AI summary of the original study and may miss details. Read our disclaimer.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for RADIAL ARTERY are added.
By submitting, you agree to our Terms of use
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
-
CHU de Nîmes - Hôpital Universitaire Carémeau
Nîmes, Gard, 30029, France
More trials for these conditions
Other studies related to the condition(s) this trial covers.
- Can safer lung scans replace CT in infants? a study puts three methods to the test
- Remote coaching via head-mounted device may boost ultrasound training
- Heart bypass breakthrough? new imaging may boost graft success
- Ultrasound before surgery may help spot tough intubations
- Shock wave showdown: how many sessions to soothe heel pain?
- Ultrasound may replace scopes for bleeding risk in liver patients