Longer IVs may mean fewer sticks for cancer patients in ER
NCT ID NCT06217783
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether using a longer IV catheter, placed with ultrasound guidance, can reduce the chance of failure in cancer patients who need IV access in the emergency department. About 400 adults with difficult veins who are expected to stay in the hospital for more than 48 hours will be randomly assigned to get either a standard-length or longer catheter. The goal is to find out which length works better and is safer, helping to improve comfort and reduce repeated needle sticks.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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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
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About 400 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Started
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Mar 2024
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2027
An estimate. End dates often move.
- 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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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age \> 18 years old. 2. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form. 3. Predetermined to have difficult IV access necessitating USIV placement 4. Expected admission to hospital with anticipated stay \> 48 hours (per discussion with treating physician). Exclusion Criteria: 1. Expected/anticipated discharge disposition from the ACCC (per discussion with treating physician). 2. Inability to give informed consent. 3. Pregnant women. 4. Non-English speaking participants.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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MD Anderson Cancer Center
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States