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Bilateral Internal Jugular Veins Ultrasound Scanning Prior to CVC Placement
NCT02741453 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
Study Summary
Central venous catheter placement is a common procedure in the intensive care unit and is a required skill for all residents working in the critical care setting. Central venous catheters (CVC) are placed for a variety of reasons including administration of caustic medications, administration of fluids or blood products for rapid resuscitation, access for hemodynamic monitoring or transvenous pacing, temporary vascular access for dialysis, or inability to obtain peripheral IV access. CVC's are routinely placed in the internal jugular vein in the Vanderbilt medical ICU and ultrasound guidance is used. Placement of the CVC on the right IJ instead of the left IJ is commonly preferred due to the more direct path to the superior vena cava. However, placement in the left IJ may be necessary for a variety of reasons. The investigators intend to compare the standard practice of residents and nurse practitioners placing IJ CVCs in the medical ICU against mandatory screening of the right and left IJ prior to selection of the CVC placement site. The investigators will accomplish this by assessing the relative first pass stick and overall success rates, the rate of aborted procedures, and the rate of complications between standard practice and mandatory screening of bilateral internal jugular veins prior to CVC site selection.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- PROCEDURE Standard Practice
- PROCEDURE Bilateral IJ Ultrasound Scanning
Study Locations (1)
Tennessee
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 278 participants |
| Start Date | 2016-09-01 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-05-01 |
| Phase | NA |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT02741453
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT02741453 describes a study currently listed as completed. It is categorized as NA, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 278 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has 695 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.
The record links to 3 conditions, with Critical Care appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 2 interventions — of which Standard Practice is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.
Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT02741453 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include Tennessee. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT02741453 about?
NCT02741453 is a clinical study titled "Bilateral Internal Jugular Veins Ultrasound Scanning Prior to CVC Placement". Central venous catheter placement is a common procedure in the intensive care unit and is a required skill for all residents working in the critical care setting. Central venous catheters (CVC) are placed for a variety of reasons including administration of caustic medications, administration of flu...
What is the current status of trial NCT02741453?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 278 participants. The study started on 2016-09-01. Estimated completion is 2017-05-01.
What conditions does trial NCT02741453 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Critical Care, Ultrasonography, Central Venous Catheterization. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT02741453?
The interventions under investigation include: Standard Practice (PROCEDURE), Bilateral IJ Ultrasound Scanning (PROCEDURE). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT02741453?
This trial is sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has 695 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.
Where is trial NCT02741453 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Tennessee. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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