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Hemorrhage Elimination During Lumbar Puncture Using Ultrasound Measurements (HELPUS)
Sponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical Center
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.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
1 Day - 12 Months
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
80
Start Date
2026-05-16
Completion Date
2028-06-30
Last Updated
2026-05-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
ultrasound contrast
Ultrasound of spinal canal without contrast. We included the term "ultrasound contrast" because the choices were limited.
Locations (1)
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee, United States