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Hemorrhage Elimination During Lumbar Puncture Using Ultrasound Measurements (HELPUS)

RecruitingNAAges 1 Day - 12 MonthsAllVanderbilt University Medical Center
NCT07612644 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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.

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * \- Neonates and infants (\< 12 months) * Hemodynamically stable * Undergoing a lumbar puncture for diagnostic testing Exclusion Criteria: * \- 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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What it tests

  • ultrasound contrast
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Where

1 site
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, United States
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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