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Near-Infrared Light for Peripheral Venous Catheterization in Adults With Difficult Venous Access
Sponsor: Raquel López Nieto
Summary
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn whether near-infrared (NIR) light can help healthcare professionals place a peripheral intravenous catheter in adults with difficult venous access. The main question it aims to answer is: \- Does using NIR light make successful catheter placement on the first needle puncture more likely than the usual method of looking for and feeling the vein? Researchers will compare NIR light with the usual method of looking for and feeling the vein to see which method works better for placing the catheter on the first needle puncture. Participants will: * Have their veins located using either NIR light or the usual method of looking for and feeling the vein. * Have a peripheral intravenous catheter placed by a healthcare professional. * Report their pain and satisfaction with the procedure. Researchers will also record how many needle punctures are needed, how long catheter placement takes, how long the catheter remains in place, why it is removed, and whether any complications occur.
Official title: Use of Near-Infrared Light in Peripheral Venous Catheterization in Adult Patients With Difficult Venous Access
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2026-11
Completion Date
2027-10-31
Last Updated
2026-10-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Near-Infrared Vein Visualization Device
A near-infrared vein visualization device will be used to locate superficial veins for peripheral intravenous catheter insertion. The device uses near-infrared light to visualize the venous pattern and projects the resulting vein image onto the participant's skin in real time. The device will be used for vein localization before venipuncture and may remain in use during venipuncture and catheter insertion at the healthcare professional's discretion. Peripheral intravenous catheter insertion will otherwise follow the standard procedure.
Conventional Vein Localization
ein localization will be performed using the conventional method of direct visualization and palpation of the vein, without the use of near-infrared or other vein visualization technology. Peripheral intravenous catheter insertion will then be performed according to the standard procedure.