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Bedside Ultrasound on the Effectiveness of Lumbar Puncture in Children.

NCT06584864 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 120

Last updated 2025-07-30

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Summary

The aim of the study is to assess the influence of ultrasound examination of the lumbar spinal canal on the effectiveness of lumbar puncture. An open-label, randomized interventional study.

Conditions

Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TEST

bedside ultrasound examination of the lumbar spinal canal

The ultrasound examination will be performed using a Lumify linear probe (frequency range 4-12 MHz). In the longitudinal projection, the doctor will assess the spinal cord endings by marking them with a sterile marker - a horizontal line on the patient's back. In the same projection, the doctor will designate a safe and optimal place (the greatest width of the dural sac) for performing a lumbar puncture by marking it with a sterile marker. Additionally, in the longitudinal projection, the researcher will measure the depth from the skin surface to the dura mater. Then, in the transverse projection, the doctor will confirm the absence of the spinal cord at the planned puncture site and the optimal amount of cerebrospinal fluid in the selected space. This information will be passed on to the operator, who will ultimately decide on the lumbar puncture site.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Medical University of Warsaw

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Agata Ćwiek, MD · Medical University of Warsaw

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2024-03-01
Primary Completion
2026-03-01
Completion
2026-06-01

Countries

  • Poland

Study Locations

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