RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07612644
Hemorrhage Elimination During Lumbar Puncture Using Ultrasound Measurements (HELPUS)
Sponsor
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Enrollment
80 participants
Start Date
May 16, 2026
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Conditions
Summary
This is a clinical trial to determine the extent to which ultrasound-assisted lumbar puncture using a standardized procedure, including use of ultrasound to ascertain the presence of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) at L3 - L5 and the optimal needle insertion distance, increases the acquisition rate of CSF that is interpretable for patient management.
Eligibility
Min Age: 1 DayMax Age: 12 Months
Inclusion Criteria3
- \- Neonates and infants (< 12 months)
- Hemodynamically stable
- Undergoing a lumbar puncture for diagnostic testing
Exclusion Criteria3
- \- Infants > 12 months and 1 day
- Signs of clinical instability
- Known spinal anomalies (e.g., spina bifida, meningomyelocele) or previous spinal surgery
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Interventions
DEVICEultrasound contrast
Ultrasound of spinal canal without contrast. We included the term "ultrasound contrast" because the choices were limited.
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NCT07612644