Ultrasound guidance for central lines in obese ICU patients: a terminated study
NCT ID NCT01154465
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at whether using ultrasound to guide central venous catheter placement reduces complications in obese intensive care unit patients. Researchers planned to include 450 patients, but the study was terminated early. The goal was to compare complication rates between ultrasound-guided and standard anatomical placement methods.
What this could mean
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What this could lead to
If successful, this could show that using ultrasound to place central lines in obese ICU patients reduces complications like infections or bleeding.
What could go wrong
The study was terminated early, so results may be incomplete. It is also a small, single-center trial, so findings may not apply broadly.
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Centre Hospitalier Universitaire d'Amiens
Amiens, Picardie, 80000, France