Investigating the Influence of Catheter Advancement Techniques on Needle Tip Movement During Intravenous Insertion

January 14, 2026 updated by: University of Florida
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.

Study Overview

Status

Completed

Conditions

Intervention / Treatment

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 Type

Observational

Enrollment (Actual)

80

Phase

  • Not Applicable

Contacts and Locations

This section provides the contact details for those conducting the study, and information on where this study is being conducted.

Study Locations

  • United States
    • Florida
      • Gainesville, Florida, United States, 32608
        • UF Health Shands

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

Eligibility Criteria

Ages Eligible for Study

  • Adult
  • Older Adult

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Sampling Method

Non-Probability Sample

Study Population

Participants for this study are Anesthesiology healthcare professionals/providers who perform IV catheter placement

Description

Inclusion Criteria:

  1. 18 years of age or older
  2. Willing to consent to the study
  3. has some experience placing IV catheters

Exclusion Criteria:

  1. Subject refuses to consent
  2. Younger than 18 years of age
  3. No experience inserting IV catheters

Study Plan

This section provides details of the study plan, including how the study is designed and what the study is measuring.

How is the study designed?

Design Details

Cohorts and Interventions

Group / Cohort
Intervention / Treatment
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.
Other: Assessing the impact of three different catheter advancement techniques on needle tip movement during intravenous insertion
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

What is the study measuring?

Primary Outcome Measures

Outcome Measure
Measure Description
Time Frame
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
15 minutes

Collaborators and Investigators

This is where you will find people and organizations involved with this study.

Sponsor

University of Florida

Investigators

  • Principal Investigator: Nikolaus Gravenstein, MD, University of Florida Department of Aneshtesiology

Study record dates

These dates track the progress of study record and summary results submissions to ClinicalTrials.gov. Study records and reported results are reviewed by the National Library of Medicine (NLM) to make sure they meet specific quality control standards before being posted on the public website.

Study Major Dates

Study Start (Actual)

October 15, 2024

Primary Completion (Actual)

July 31, 2025

Study Completion (Actual)

October 23, 2025

Study Registration Dates

First Submitted

July 8, 2024

First Submitted That Met QC Criteria

July 18, 2024

First Posted (Actual)

July 24, 2024

Study Record Updates

Last Update Posted (Actual)

January 15, 2026

Last Update Submitted That Met QC Criteria

January 14, 2026

Last Verified

January 1, 2026

More Information

Terms related to this study

Keywords

Additional Relevant MeSH Terms

Other Study ID Numbers

  • IRB202400590

Plan for Individual participant data (IPD)

Plan to Share Individual Participant Data (IPD)?

UNDECIDED

Drug and device information, study documents

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated drug product

No

Studies a U.S. FDA-regulated device product

No

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