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Ultrasound vs Palpation for Infant Lumbar Puncture

NCT02373774 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 81

Last updated 2023-10-24

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if performing an ultrasound to identify the space to insert the needle before performing a lumbar puncture will improve success of the procedure and patient safety.

Conditions

  • Spinal; Puncture, Complications

Interventions

DEVICE

Ultrasound

Patients will receive an ultrasound prior to lumbar puncture procedure to help visualize and select spinal interspace.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Principal Investigators

  • David O Kessler, MD, MSc · Columbia University

  • Gerald Behr, MD · Columbia University

  • Peter S Dayan, MD, MSc · Columbia University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SCREENING
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Max Age
90 Days
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2015-07-31
Primary Completion
2016-07-31
Completion
2016-07-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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