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InfiltrationNCT01800552

Ultrasound Detection of Peripheral IV Infiltration

An observational study of Infiltration and IV Infiltration, run by ivWatch, LLC at 1 site in United States.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The purpose of this study is to determine whether commercial ultrasound imaging systems can discern normal from infiltrated tissue near a peripheral intravenous site. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Infiltration, IV Infiltration
What is being tested?
Intentional infiltration of a peripheral IV site
How many people
20 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Feb 2013to Feb 2013
Phase
Observational
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult, Older adult

Study population: Healthy adult volunteers (18 years or older) that were friends, family members, or employees of ivWatch, LLC participated in this study.

Who may be able to join

  • 18 years or older
  • signed consent
  • health form approved by professional practitioner

Who cannot join

  • abnormal bleeding or hemophilia
  • absence of sensation in arms
  • anemia
  • cardiopulmonary disorders
  • clotting disorders
  • dehydration
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  • dizziness or fainting
  • hepatitis
  • high blood pressure (>160 systolic or > 115 diastolic)
  • HIV / AIDS
  • immune deficiency disorders
  • known history of difficult venous access
  • lymphedema
  • major surgery or scar tissue which would complicate venous access
  • recent radiation or chemotherapy
  • received IV therapy in past 30 days
  • history of seizures
  • history of strokes
  • sick or had infection in past 30 days
  • high temperature (>99.6F)

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • ivWatch,LLC

    Williamsburg, Virginia, 23185

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About this study

The purpose of this study is to determine whether commercial ultrasound imaging systems can discern normal from infiltrated tissue near a peripheral intravenous site.

Read the detailed description

Peripheral intravenous (PIV) therapy is one of the most common invasive procedures performed in US hospitals. A majority of hospital patients require intravenous therapy each year in the United States. Despite widespread use, a number of potential complications can occur during PIV therapy. One of the most common causes of IV complications is IV infiltration or extravasation. Infiltration is the leakage of non-vesicant fluids like saline into the surrounding tissue. Extravasation is the leakage of vesicant fluids, which include cytotoxic drugs, intravenous nutrition, and calcium, potassium, and bicarbonate solutions. If not detected and corrected early, infiltration and extravasation can lead to significant complications such as severe inflammation, compartment syndrome, and skin necrosis.

ivWatch, LLC has developed an investigational device that may detect IV infiltration and extravasation occurrences using a near infrared light sensor. Previous studies have evaluated the performance of the ivWatch device by comparing to a nurse's diagnosis. The nursing standard of care relies on tactile and visual indicators to diagnose an infiltration event. The ivWatch product often signals an infiltration event before these indicators are apparent to clinicians. Consequently, comparisons to the nurse's diagnosis often lead to questionable false positives for the ivWatch device. A better reference is required to evaluate the performance of the ivWatch device.

The purpose of this research study is to evaluate the ability of ultrasound to detect PIV infiltrations. Ultrasound is a depth-resolved imaging technique for evaluating tissue microstructure. Researchers have used ultrasound to examine exogenous fluids injected into cutaneous and subcutaneous tissue. Ultrasound has been used to detect small volumes of fluids such as cosmetic fillers and subcutaneous injections. These studies suggest ultrasound may be a potential reference standard for future evaluation of ivWatch devices.

Being tested
Intentional infiltration of a peripheral IV site
Keywords
Infiltration, Extravasation, Leaking, PIV Infiltration, IV Infiltration, Ultrasound Detection of Infiltration, Ultrasound Imaging

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Intentional infiltration of a peripheral IV siteProcedure or surgery

    An intentional infiltration of isotonic saline solution is performed by pushing the needle through the vein wall into the subcutaneous tissue. A total volume less than or equal to 5 cc of saline is infiltrated into the tissue.

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Test diagnostic performance of ultrasound imaging for detection of peripheral IV infiltration.

    Ultrasound images are acquired before and after the induced infiltration on the test arm. Two additional ultrasound images are acquired from the normal control arm. At the end of the study, the before and after images from the test and control arms are evaluated and classified by clinicians blinded to the state of the tissue. Sensitivity and specificity metrics are used to evaluate the performance of ultrasound imaging for assessing peripheral IV infiltration.

    Measured: Within 15 minutes of intentional PIV infiltration

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted27 Feb 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startFeb 2013
  3. Primary completionFeb 2013
  4. Study completionFeb 2013

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Observational
Observational model
Case only
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
20 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01800552
Sponsor's protocol ID
IVWUS-001
Status last verified
Feb 2013
First submitted
22 Feb 2013
Last updated
27 Feb 2013
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Infiltration and IV Infiltration, run by ivWatch, LLC at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 3 inclusion and 20 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 27 Feb 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Test diagnostic performance of ultrasound imaging for detection of peripheral IV infiltration. (time frame: Within 15 minutes of intentional PIV infiltration). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 27 Feb 2013.

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