Safer Central Line Placement with Guided Ultrasound
Part of Genetic & congenital clinical trials.
This study tests a new way to place a central line (a special IV) using ultrasound and a heart-rhythm signal to guide it. The goal is to make the procedure safer by checking the vein's health beforehand.
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Who can take part
- You need to need a central line (a long IV) for your medical care.
- Your heart must be in a regular rhythm (sinus rhythm).
- You must have a healthy vein in your upper arm that can be seen clearly on ultrasound.
- You cannot have a pacemaker or other heart device that affects the heart's rhythm.
- No skin infections, burns, or other issues at the catheter insertion area.
- No blood clots or significant vein damage in the arm to be used.
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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