The Application of Neck Ultrasound in the Assessment of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Tip Position

A Randomized, Controlled Trial Evaluating Post-Insertion Neck Ultrasound in Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Procedures

Status

Completed

Phases

Study type

Interventional

Source

ClinicalTrials.gov

Registry ID

NCT00565877

Enrollment

300

Registered

2007-11-30

Start date

2004-10-31

Completion date

2006-03-31

Last updated

2014-03-18

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

Conditions

Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Insertion Technique

Keywords

Catheter, Peripherally inserted central catheter, ultrasound, malposition

Brief summary

Insertion of peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) at the bedside may result in tip malposition. This study was designed to evaluate whether the addition of ultrasound (US) inspection of the ipsilateral neck provides immediate recognition of PICCs in aberrant position facilitating catheter reposition prior to completion of the procedure.

Interventions

OTHERUltrasound inspection

post-PICC insertion Ultrasound inspection of the ipsilateral neck for PICC in a malposition (ipsilateral internal jugular vein)

Study design

Allocation

RANDOMIZED

Intervention model

PARALLEL

Primary purpose

DIAGNOSTIC

Masking

NONE

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

ALL

Age

18 Years to No maximum

Healthy volunteers

Inclusion criteria

* Adult patients (\> 18 years old) ordered for a peripherally inserted central catheter insertion

Exclusion criteria

* patients unable to provide informed consent * previous peripheral inserted central catheter placement at the institution

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Rate of PICCs in the ipsilateral internal jugular vein malposition as detected by post-procedure chest x-ray	Same day

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Duration of PICC procedure.	Same day.

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026