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A study compares whether a curved tip needle is better than a normal needle used to insert a line in the neck to give medicines.

Comparison of the success rate of ultrasound-guided central venous catheterisation with a curved tip needle versus a conventional straight needle in adult patients: A randomised controlled pilot study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2022/07/044044
Enrollment
60
Registered
2022-07-15
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-12-09

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical Health Condition 2: X- New Technology Health Condition 3: 8- Other Procedures

Interventions

Intervention1: Curved tip central venous catheter insertion needle: Bending the needle by 15 degrees, 2 cm proximal to the tip The curved needle will be made by bending the tip using an artery forceps

Sponsors

Mridul Dhar
Lead Sponsor
Dr Yashwant Singh Payal
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All adult patients requiring internal jugular vein central line insertion for any indication

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Coagulopathy if uncorrected 2. Refusal of CVC insertion by patient 3. Infection at the site of insertion 4. Pre-existing thrombus in the IJV 5. Hemodynamically unstable

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Success rate of inserting the guide wire in the first attemptTimepoint: Immediately after inserting the line

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
1. Needle Visualization with the ultrasound 2. Mechanical complications 3. Overall success rate 4. Number of attempts Timepoint: Single time point at the end of the procedure

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMridul Dhar

All India Institute of Medical Sciences

mriduldhar87@gmail.com9717778374

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026