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Ultrasound-guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Placement in an Oncologic Emergency Department - a Prospective, Randomized Controlled Trial of Catheter Lengths

Who can join

Ages 18 and older · All sexes

Inclusion Criteria:

1. Age \> 18 years old.
2. Provision of signed and dated informed consent form.
3. Predetermined to have difficult IV access necessitating USIV placement
4. Expected admission to hospital with anticipated stay \> 48 hours (per discussion with treating physician).

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Expected/anticipated discharge disposition from the ACCC (per discussion with treating physician).
2. Inability to give informed consent.
3. Pregnant women.
4. Non-English speaking participants.

About the study

To learn about the effects of the length of the catheter on the failure and success rate of USIV placement.

What is being tested

• Introcan Safety IV Catheter (device)

Sponsor: M.D. Anderson Cancer Center · Participants: 400 · Started: Mar 27, 2024

Contact the study team

• Jonathan Rowland, MD · Phone: (832) 450-8954

Official record on ClinicalTrials.gov — NCT06217783

Locations in the U.S.

From ClinicalTrials.gov, data retrieved Sep 30, 2026. Each study sets its own eligibility; the study team decides who can join.