Bedside Ultrasound on the Effectiveness of Lumbar Puncture in Children.

Recruiting now · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Meningitis, Pediatric Disorder

In brief

The aim of the study is to assess the influence of ultrasound examination of the lumbar spinal canal on the effectiveness of lumbar puncture. An open-label, randomized interventional study.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT06584864

Run by

Medical University of Warsaw

People needed

120

Starts

2024-03-01

Expected to finish

2026-06-01

Last updated by the study team

2025-07-30

Who can join

Age: any, up to 18. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• children <18 years of age
• patients who are scheduled to undergo lumbar puncture
• consent of legal guardian

You may not qualify if…

• infection of skin and tissues in the area of planned puncture
• developmental defects of the spine and spinal cord
• lack of consent of legal guardian
• contraindications to lumbar puncture

Where it is running

• Medcial Univeristy of Warsaw — Warsaw, Poland (enrolling)

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