ER study tests if ultrasound can make blood draws quicker and less painful
NCT ID NCT07625631
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether using a static ultrasound image to mark the artery before a wrist blood draw works better than the usual method of feeling for the pulse. One hundred adult ER patients were randomly assigned to one of the two techniques. The goal was to see if ultrasound guidance could shorten the procedure time, improve first-stick success, and reduce pain and complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Static ultrasound guidance
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this technique could make arterial blood draws faster and less painful for emergency patients.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed trial with 100 patients, so results may not apply to all settings. Ultrasound guidance may not always be available or practical in busy emergency departments.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Adem Melekoglu, MD
Istanbul, Kağıthane, 34413, Turkey (Türkiye)