Status: Recruiting
Hemorrhage Elimination During Lumbar Puncture Using Ultrasound Measurements (HELPUS)
This is a clinical trial to determine the extent to which ultrasound-assisted lumbar puncture using a standardized procedure, including use of ultrasound to ascertain the presence of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) at L3 - L5 and the optimal needle insertion distance, increases the acquisition rate of CSF that is interpretable for patient management.
Participants needed: 80
Trial details
Age: 1-12Biological sex: AllType: InterventionalSponsor: Vanderbilt University Medical CenterUpdated: May 29, 2026Locations: 1
Eligibility criteria
- Neonates and infants (< 12 months) [+2]
- Infants > 12 months and 1 day [+2]