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NCT02373774 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Ultrasound vs Palpation for Infant Lumbar Puncture
A NA study, sponsored by Columbia University.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 81
- Enrollment target
NCT02373774: Completed NA study, sponsored by Columbia University.
NCT02373774 is a NA study that has completed, run by Columbia University. The registered enrollment target is 81 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT02373774, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Columbia University.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 81 participants
- Enrollment target
Study 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.
Primary Outcome
Our primary outcome of the clinical trial is binary, success or failure of lumbar puncture. Success is defined as obtaining a sample of cerebrospinal fluid on the first attempt that has a red blood cell count of \<1000 red blood cells per high-powered field.
Interventions
- DEVICE Ultrasound
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 81 participants |
| Start Date | 2015-07 |
| Est. Completion | 2016-07 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT02373774 record still lists
NCT02373774 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 81 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (94% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which Ultrasound is the first listed.
NCT02373774 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02373774 about?
NCT02373774 is a clinical study titled "Ultrasound vs Palpation for Infant Lumbar Puncture". 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.
What is the current status of trial NCT02373774?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 81 participants. The study started on 2015-07. Estimated completion is 2016-07.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02373774?
The interventions under investigation include: Ultrasound (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02373774?
This trial is sponsored by Columbia University, which has 958 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT02373774's enrollment target sits among peer trials
81 992nd of 2000 higher than 1,007 of 2,000 other NA trials
participants (enrollment target), bucketed by value
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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