Central line insertion project (CLIP)

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN85787933

Enrollment

400

Registered

2003-04-25

Start date

1999-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-11-21

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Conditions

Not applicable Not Applicable

Interventions

1. Central venous catheter insertion by a clinical nurse specialist under image guidance 2. Central venous catheter insertion on the ward without routine access to image guidance

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Not provided at time of registration.

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Catheter-tip misplacement and this was expected to be higher in the blind arm. When comparing the skill level of the trainer and the trainees, pneumothorax was the primary clinical outcome measure.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Other outcomes measures included arterial puncture, haematoma, infection, failed insertion and assistance from other healthcare professionals.	—

Countries

England, United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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