Clinical Trial: Hemorrhage Elimination During Lumbar Puncture Using Ultrasound Measurements (HELPUS)

U.S., May 30 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07612644) titled 'Hemorrhage Elimination During Lumbar Puncture Using Ultrasound Measurements (HELPUS)' on May 18.

Brief Summary: 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.

Study Start Date: May 16

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL

Condition: Lumbar Puncture

Intervention: DEVICE: ultrasound contrast

Ultrasound of spinal canal without contrast. We includ...