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Ultrasound may make artery punctures safer for kids

NCT ID NCT02878915

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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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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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

149 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2015

Finished

Oct 2024

Lead sponsor

A research network

The lead sponsor is a research network or cooperative group.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

Up to 15 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Copied word for word from the study's registry entry, so the wording is the study team's rather than ours.

Inclusion Criteria: * requirement of retrograde femoral arterial catheterism Exclusion Criteria: * none

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Retrograde femoral catheterism

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Fondation Ophtalmologique Adolphe de Rothschild

    Paris, 75019, France