Ultrasound Guidance vs Landmark Technique for Internal Jugular Vein Catheterization

NCT07701746 | Not Yet Recruiting

• 1 other identifier: 320/2026
• Study Type: observational
• Target: 144
• Locations: 1 country
• Sites: 1

Brief Summary

Central venous catheterization (CVC) is a fundamental procedure in anesthesiology and reanimation practice for critical clinical processes such as hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive drug infusion, and fluid resuscitation. The internal jugular vein (IJV) is frequently preferred due to its superficial anatomical location and ease of access. This study aims to observe and compare the ultrasound (USG) guidance and the landmark method in patients scheduled for IJV catheterization.

Conditions

Central Vein Catheter; Ultrasound

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

• Number of Needle Redirections.

  Intraoperative.

Secondary Outcomes (2)

• First-Attempt Success Rate

  Intraoperative

• Total Access Time

  Intraoperative, up to 15 minutes

Study Arms (2)

Ultrasound guided central venous catheterisation

Patients (n=72) receiving internal jugular vein catheterization performed with ultrasound guidance by an anesthesiologist with at least 3 years of USG experience or certification.

Procedure: Ultrasound Guidance

Landmark technique

Patients (n=72) receiving internal jugular vein catheterization performed using the traditional blind/anatomical landmark technique (typically by residents or clinicians gaining experience).

Procedure: Landmark Technique

Interventions

Ultrasound Guidance PROCEDURE

Patients (n=72) receiving internal jugular vein catheterization performed with ultrasound guidance by an anesthesiologist with at least 2 years of USG experience or certification.

Ultrasound guided central venous catheterisation

Landmark Technique PROCEDURE

Patients receiving internal jugular vein catheterization performed using the traditional blind/anatomical landmark technique (typically by residents or clinicians gaining experience).

Landmark technique

Eligibility Criteria

• Age: 18 Years - 75 Years
• Sex: all
• Healthy Volunteers: Yes
• Age Groups: Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
• Sampling Method: Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

The study population consists of patients aged 18 to 75 years who are scheduled to undergo surgery in the general operating room unit at Dicle University Faculty of Medicine Hospital and require the insertion of a central venous catheter. All included patients will receive standard general anesthesia following an 8-hour fasting period

You may qualify if:

• Patients aged 18-75 years
• Patients operated on in the general operating room unit
• Patients undergoing central venous catheter insertion

You may not qualify if:

• Refusal to participate in the study
• Patients aged under 18 or over 75 years
• Patients undergoing emergency surgery
• Presence of coagulopathy
• History of infection, operation, or cannulation in the intervention area
• Allergy to USG gel

Sponsors & Collaborators

• Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital: lead

Study Sites (1)

Dicle University

Diyarbakır, Eyalet/Yerleşke, 21070, Turkey (Türkiye)

Location

Related Publications (1)

• Sazdov D, Srceva MJ, Todorova ZN. Comparative Analysis of Ultrasound Guided Central Venous Catheterization Compared to Blind Catheterization. Pril (Makedon Akad Nauk Umet Odd Med Nauki). 2017 Sep 1;38(2):107-114. doi: 10.1515/prilozi-2017-0028.

  PMID: 28991766 BACKGROUND

Central Study Contacts

Fikret Assoc. Prof. Dr. Fikret Salık

CONTACT

0507 621 4125; fikretsalik@gmail.com

Study Design

• Study Type: observational
• Observational Model: CASE CONTROL
• Time Perspective: PROSPECTIVE
• Sponsor Type: OTHER
• Responsible Party: PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
• PI Title: Medicine Doctor Associate Professor in Anesthesiology

Study Record Dates

• First Submitted: July 8, 2026
• First Posted: July 14, 2026
• Study Start: July 1, 2026
• Primary Completion (Estimated): September 15, 2026
• Study Completion (Estimated): September 30, 2026
• Last Updated: July 14, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-07

Data Sharing

• IPD Sharing: Will not share

Locations

TU (1)