Comparison of two different approaches of ultrasound-guided techniques for insertion of catheter inside artery of hand in elderly patients: A prospective study

Comparison of ultrasound-guided dynamic needle tip positioning versus longitudinal axis in-plane technique for radial artery cannulation in elderly: A prospective randomized controlled study

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 3Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2022/07/044094

Enrollment

180

Registered

2022-07-18

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-08-02

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: O- Medical and Surgical

Interventions

Intervention1: Ultrasound guided Dynamic needle tip positioning technique of radial artery cannulation: After identifying the artery in a SAX view a 20 G arterial cannula will be inserted in an out-of

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1 Patients undergoing general anaesthesia and requiring arterial cannulation 2 ASA status I, II or III 3 Age 65 years or older

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1 Patientâ??s refusal to participate 2 Hemodynamically unstable 3 Allenâ??s test positive 4 Hematoma or local site infection 5 Known peripheral vascular disease or Raynaudâ??s phenomenon

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
First attempt success rate between the two techniquesTimepoint: At the time of arterial cannulation	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
1. No of attempts and redirections 2. Time to successful cannulation 3. Posterior wall puncture 4. Hematoma formationTimepoint: At the time of Arterial cannulation	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Abhishek Nagarajappa

All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi

abhishek.nagarajappa@outlook.com8587970180

Outcome results

None listed

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