Comparison between bioimpedance needle system and conventional spinal needle in pediatric lumbar punctures: A randomized controlled trial

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

DRKS

Registry ID

DRKS00034025

Enrollment

150

Registered

2024-04-08

Start date

2024-05-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2025-04-07

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Conditions

Patients who already have an indication for a lumbar puncture, except emergencys

Interventions

Group 1: Patients receiving puncture with conventional needle Group 2: Patients receiving puncture with bioimpedance needle

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

No minimum to 18 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: indication for lumbar puncture must stand

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Emergencies and Patients wit climbing height determination

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Punctures less traumatic with bioimpedance needles	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
The bioimpendance needle system is superior to the conventional needle	—

Countries

Germany

Contacts

Public ContactSteven Hébert

Universitätsklinik Erlangen, Kinder- und Jugendklinik

steven.hebert@uk-erlangen.de+491606700800

Outcome results

None listed

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