Ultrasound-guided IVs may spare kids multiple needle sticks
NCT ID NCT06465121
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether having specially trained nurses use ultrasound can improve the success rate of placing an IV on the first try in children with difficult veins. About 120 children aged 1 month to 18 years will be randomly assigned to get an IV placed either by the usual method (feeling for the vein) or with ultrasound guidance. The goal is to reduce failed attempts, pain, and complications.
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 120 people
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- Started
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Feb 2026
- Expected to finish
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Sep 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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1 month to 18 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria : * age ≥ 1 month and \< 18 years * intravenous catheter insertion indicated for hospital care * DIVA (Difficult Intravenous Access Scale) score ≥ 4 * hospitalized in one of the pediatric departments of the Reims University Hospital * who agree to participate in the study (if old enough to understand) and for whom the consent of the holder(s) of parental authority has been obtained * affiliated to a social security scheme Exclusion Criteria: * Newborns (\< 1 month) and premature babies hospitalized in neonatal intensive care, neonatology and maternity units * Known vascular pathology * Hemodialysis with arteriovenous fistula * Unstable hemodynamic and/or respiratory clinical state according to the judgment of the medical team
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Chu Reims
RECRUITINGReims, 51092, France
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