Health Care UtilizationNCT06518187
Investigating the Influence of Catheter Advancement Techniques on Needle Tip Movement During Intravenous Insertion
An observational study of Health Care Utilization, run by University of Florida at 1 site in United States.
Trial summary
This proposed study aims to fill this gap by investigating whether needle tip movement during catheter advancement is affected by whether the individual performing the insertion pushes the catheter off the needle themselves or if it is done by another person. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 years and olderHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Health Care Utilization
- What is being tested?
- Assessing the impact of three different catheter advancement techniques on needle tip movement during intravenous insertion
- Type of treatment
- Injection or infusion
- How many people
- 80 participants
- Where
- 1 siteUnited States
- Study dates
- 15 Oct 2024to 23 Oct 2025
- 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: Participants for this study are Anesthesiology healthcare professionals/providers who perform IV catheter placement
Who may be able to join
- 18 years of age or older
- Willing to consent to the study
- has some experience placing IV catheters
Who cannot join
- Subject refuses to consent
- Younger than 18 years of age
- No experience inserting IV catheters
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
This proposed study aims to fill this gap by investigating whether needle tip movement during catheter advancement is affected by whether the individual performing the insertion pushes the catheter off the needle themselves or if it is done by another person.
Read the detailed description
Participant arrives at the simulation setting. Participant undergoes orientation and consent. This includes orientation to study procedure and equipment, explanation of catheter advancement techniques, and informed consent process. Following consent, participant fills out Participant Questionnaire. Total time required: Approximately 10 minutes.
Participant performs IV catheter insertion using 3 techniques: 1 (Self-advancement single hand), technique 2 (Self-advancement both hands), and technique 3 (second person assisted) in randomized order. Total time required: Approximately 5 minutes. Participant completes Participant Questionnaire. Participant's participation is concluded.
In this study, the observation to be carried out is the total distance of needle tip movement while performing the initial intravenous catheter advancement off of the needle using three different catheter advancement techniques including: Self-advancement with one hand; Self-advancement with two hands; Catheter advancement by another individual.
- Conditions
- Health Care Utilization
- Being tested
- Assessing the impact of three different catheter advancement techniques on needle tip movement during intravenous insertion
- Keywords
- IV Technique
- Medical subject headings
- Patient Acceptance of Health Care
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Assessing the impact of three different catheter advancement techniques on needle tip movement during intravenous insertionOther
Each participant will perform 3 simulated IV catheter insertions using each of the specified techniques. Participants will use the instrumented 16ga IV catheter to insert into the peripheral vascular access simulator. Needle tip movement (from intent of catheter advancement to 5mm of advancement off the needle) will be measured with 0.2mm accuracy using the electromagnetic tracking technology of the simulator. Data collected will include needle movement after simulated vein punction and during initial catheter advancement off the needle (in mm) which will be recorded within the simulation program and output as a de-identified Excel file
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiology Healthcare providers/professionals | Investigating whether needle tip movement during catheter advancement is affected by whether the individual performing the insertion pushes the catheter off the needle themselves (either one handed or two handed) or if the catheter is advanced off the needle by another person. Receives: Other: Assessing the impact of three different catheter advancement techniques on needle tip movement during intravenous insertion |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Needle tip movement (displacement) in mm during initial advancement of a 16ga IV catheter off of its needle during simulated intravenous catheter insertion with three different catheter advancement techniques..
If there is a significant difference in needle tip movement during catheter advancement related to technique of advancement (one handed, two handed, two person) a preferred technique(s) can be identified
Measured: 15 minutes
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted24 Jul 2024
- Study start15 Oct 2024
- Primary completion31 Jul 2025
- Study completion23 Oct 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Health Care UtilizationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- More trials run by University of FloridaThe sponsor's other registered studies.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Florida
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Sponsor
- Investigators
- Nikolaus Gravenstein, MD, Principal investigator, University of Florida Department of Aneshtesiology
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06518187
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- IRB202400590
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 8 Jul 2024
- Last updated
- 15 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 15 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Investigating the Influence of Catheter Advancement Techniques on Needle Tip Movement During Intravenous Insertion
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT06518187
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- IRB202400590
- Conditions
- Health Care Utilization
- Keywords
- IV Technique
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 80 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of FloridaUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 15 Oct 2024 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 31 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 23 Oct 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 24 Jul 2024 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This proposed study aims to fill this gap by investigating whether needle tip movement during catheter advancement is affected by whether the individual performing the insertion pushes the catheter off the needle themselves or if it is done by another person.
Detailed description
Participant arrives at the simulation setting. Participant undergoes orientation and consent. This includes orientation to study procedure and equipment, explanation of catheter advancement techniques, and informed consent process. Following consent, participant fills out Participant Questionnaire. Total time required: Approximately 10 minutes.
Participant performs IV catheter insertion using 3 techniques: 1 (Self-advancement single hand), technique 2 (Self-advancement both hands), and technique 3 (second person assisted) in randomized order. Total time required: Approximately 5 minutes. Participant completes Participant Questionnaire. Participant's participation is concluded.
In this study, the observation to be carried out is the total distance of needle tip movement while performing the initial intravenous catheter advancement off of the needle using three different catheter advancement techniques including: Self-advancement with one hand; Self-advancement with two hands; Catheter advancement by another individual.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Anesthesiology Healthcare providers/professionals | – | Other: Assessing the impact of three different catheter advancement techniques on needle tip movement during intravenous insertionInvestigating whether needle tip movement during catheter advancement is affected by whether the individual performing the insertion pushes the catheter off the needle themselves (either one handed or two handed) or if the catheter is advanced off the needle by another person. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 years and older
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Participants for this study are Anesthesiology healthcare professionals/providers who perform IV catheter placement
Key inclusion criteria (3 listed)
- 18 years of age or older
- Willing to consent to the study
- has some experience placing IV catheters
Key exclusion criteria (3 listed)
- Subject refuses to consent
- Younger than 18 years of age
- No experience inserting IV catheters
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Assessing the impact of three different catheter advancement techniques on needle tip movement during intravenous insertionEach participant will perform 3 simulated IV catheter insertions using each of the specified techniques. Participants will use the instrumented 16ga IV catheter to insert into the peripheral vascular access simulator. Needle tip movement (from intent of catheter advancement to 5mm of advancement off the needle) will be measured with 0.2mm accuracy using the electromagnetic tracking technology of the simulator. Data collected will include needle movement after simulated vein punction and during initial catheter advancement off the needle (in mm) which will be recorded within the simulation program and output as a de-identified Excel file | Other | Anesthesiology Healthcare providers/professionals |
Primary outcome
Needle tip movement (displacement) in mm during initial advancement of a 16ga IV catheter off of its needle during simulated intravenous catheter insertion with three different catheter advancement techniques..
Time frame: 15 minutes
If there is a significant difference in needle tip movement during catheter advancement related to technique of advancement (one handed, two handed, two person) a preferred technique(s) can be identified
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 15 Jan 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
Nikolaus Gravenstein, MD principal investigator
University of Florida Department of Aneshtesiology
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Health Care Utilization, run by University of Florida 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 3 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 15 Jan 2026. 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?
Needle tip movement (displacement) in mm during initial advancement of a 16ga IV catheter off of its needle during simulated intravenous catheter insertion with three different catheter advancement techniques.. (time frame: 15 minutes). 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 15 Jan 2026.