Infrared light before IV insertion: vein visibility study
This study tests whether using a type of infrared (IR) light before placing a standard IV line helps make your veins easier to see. It may help people who need an IV and are not on blood thinners or have certain conditions that affect vein health.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old
- You need a peripheral IV line inserted
- You are not taking blood-thinning medication
- You do not have diabetes or peripheral neuropathy (nerve damage)
- You have no infection or phlebitis in the arm where the IV will go
- You can understand and volunteer for the study
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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