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NCT07612644 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
Hemorrhage Elimination During Lumbar Puncture Using Ultrasound Measurements (HELPUS)
A NA study, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- Recruiting
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 80
- Enrollment target
NCT07612644: Recruiting NA study, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
NCT07612644 is a NA study that is actively recruiting participants, run by Vanderbilt University Medical Center. The registered enrollment target is 80 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
NCT07612644, a NA study, is actively recruiting participants, sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center.
- RECRUITING
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 80 participants
- Enrollment target
Study 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.
Primary Outcome
Acquisition of CSF sufficient for cell count, culture and meningoencephalitis PCR panel (MEP).
Interventions
- DEVICE ultrasound contrast
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 80 participants |
| Start Date | 2026-05-16 |
| Est. Completion | 2028-06-30 |
| Phase | NA |
What NCT07612644 shows while recruiting
NCT07612644 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 80 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 contrast is the first listed.
NCT07612644 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT07612644 about?
NCT07612644 is a clinical study titled "Hemorrhage Elimination During Lumbar Puncture Using Ultrasound Measurements (HELPUS)". 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...
What is the current status of trial NCT07612644?
This trial is currently recruiting. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 80 participants. The study started on 2026-05-16. Estimated completion is 2028-06-30.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT07612644?
The interventions under investigation include: ultrasound contrast (DEVICE).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT07612644?
This trial is sponsored by Vanderbilt University Medical Center, which has 677 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT07612644's enrollment target sits among peer trials
80 994th of 2000 higher than 941 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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