Ultrasound Imaging Facilitates Lumbar Punctures in Pediatric Oncology Patients With Difficult Surface Landmarks and/or a History of Difficult Lumbar Puncture
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Open (Enrolling by invite only)
Both
Leukemia
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Leukemia
Trial Information
Ultrasound Imaging Facilitates Lumbar Punctures in Pediatric Oncology Patients With Difficult Surface Landmarks and/or a History of Difficult Lumbar Puncture
Inclusion Criteria:
- All patients undergoing LP as per Heme-Onc clinic who have been deemed to be
difficult LP placements.
Exclusion Criteria:
- Patients having concomitant procedures (bone marrow bx, etc.)
Type of Study:
Interventional
Study Design:
Endpoint Classification: Efficacy Study, Intervention Model: Single Group Assignment, Masking: Open Label, Primary Purpose: Treatment
Outcome Measure:
Number of punctures
Outcome Description:
Number of punctures required to obtain cerebral spinal fluid.
Outcome Time Frame:
1 day
Safety Issue:
No
Authority:
United States: Institutional Review Board
Study ID:
IRB12-00335
NCT ID:
NCT01643291
Start Date:
July 2012
Completion Date:
July 2013
Related Keywords:
- Leukemia
- Leukemia
Name | Location |
|---|---|
| Nationwide Children's Hospital | Columbus, Ohio 43205-2696 |
