Clinical trial · Interventional
Effectiveness of Ultrasound-Guided Versus Traditional IV Insertion by Oncology Nurses in Adult Population Recieving Systemic Anti-cancer Therapy
Effectiveness of Ultrasound-guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (EUPIC) Insertion Versus Traditional (Touch and Feel) Insertion Approaches by Oncology Nurses. A Mixed-methods Randomized Controlled Trial (RCT)
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
What is this study about? This study is comparing two different methods nurses use to place an intravenous (IV) drip, which is needed for many cancer treatments. Traditional method: The nurse finds a vein by touch and sight. Ultrasound-guided method: The nurse uses a small, handheld ultrasound scanner to see the vein under the skin to help guide the needle. Why is it important? Sometimes it can take more than one attempt to get an IV drip in place, which can be uncomfortable. For cancer patients, whose veins can be more fragile, this is a common challenge. This research will help us find out if using ultrasound helps get the IV in successfully on the first try more often, which can make the treatment experience better. What does participation involve? If you choose to take part, you will be randomly assigned (like a coin toss) to have your IV placed with either the traditional method or the ultrasound method. The research team will then collect some information about the IV placement. Your participation is entirely voluntary and will not affect your standard medical care.
Conditions
Conditions (1)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cancer | Malignant Neoplasm | ALIAS | 0.90 |
Interventions
Interventions (2)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| Traditional Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion | Other | — | UNRESOLVED |
| Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion | Other | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Insertion
- description
- Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Insertion Participants randomized to this arm will undergo PIVC insertion performed by trained oncology nurses using real-time ultrasound guidance. The ultrasound device will be used to assess and select a suitable vein, guide needle advancement, and confirm catheter placement. This approach is designed to improve first-time insertion success, preserve vein health, and reduce insertion-related complications compared to the traditional touch-and-feel technique.
- interventionNames
- Other: Ultrasound-Guided Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion
- type
- ACTIVE_COMPARATOR
- label
- Traditional (Touch-and-Feel) Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Insertion
- description
- Traditional (Touch-and-Feel) Peripheral Intravenous Catheter (PIVC) Insertion Participants randomized to this arm will receive PIVC insertion performed by oncology nurses using the standard landmark technique. This method relies on visual inspection and palpation of the vein to guide catheter placement, without the use of ultrasound. It reflects current routine clinical practice for establishing intravenous access in oncology patients.
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
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Inclusion Criteria: Adults aged 18 years or older. Diagnosed with cancer (all cancer sites eligible). Scheduled to receive systemic anti-cancer therapy (SACT) such as chemotherapy, immunotherapy, or targeted therapies. Requiring peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVC) insertion for treatment. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients younger than 18 years. Individuals unable to provide informed consent. Individuals unable to cooperate with study procedures (e.g., cognitive or physical limitations preventing adherence).
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