The Effectiveness and Safety of Human Lumbar Puncture Assist Device (LPat)

The purpose of this study is to proof and investigate the effectiveness and safety of the invented device named "Human Lumbar Puncture Assist Device (LPat)" as an assist tool to be utilized to improve the success rate of performing lumbar puncture (LP), avoid side effects from multiple punctures, avoid excess radiation if the LP need to be done under fluoroscopy, and need to obtain none traumatic tap for better CSF analysis.

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Key information

Conditions

Meningitis Autoimmune Diseases Autoimmune Diseases of the Nervous System Brain Diseases Brain Neoplasms Cardiovascular Diseases Central Nervous System Diseases Central Nervous System Neoplasms Cerebrovascular Disorders Chronic Disease Demyelinating Diseases Disease Attributes Encephalitis Guillain-Barre Syndrome Guillain-Barré Hemorrhage Immune System Diseases Intracranial CNS Disorder Intracranial Hemorrhages Intracranial Neoplasm Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Nervous System Diseases Nervous System Neoplasms Neuroinflammatory Diseases Neuromuscular Diseases Pathologic Processes Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Peripheral Nervous System Diseases Polyneuropathies Polyradiculoneuropathy Post-Infectious Disorders Subarachnoid Hemorrhage Vascular Diseases

Age range

12 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Spartanburg Reginal Heathcare System

Spartanburg, South Carolina, 29303, United States

About this study

"Human Lumbar Puncture Assist Device (LPat)" was invented as an assist tool to be utilized to improve the success rate of performing lumbar puncture (LP), avoid side effects from multiple punctures, avoid excess radiation.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

Patients age 12 years and older who need lumbar puncture (LP) for diagnostic purposes or patients already underwent LP but failed to obtain Cerebrospinal Fluids i.e. "Unsuccessful Tap"

Exclusion criteria

Patients younger than 12 years of age

Treatment and study plan

LPat Device

Device

Performing Lumbar Puncture utilizing LPat device

Other names: Lumbar Puncture Assisted by LPat

Primary outcomes

Successful Lumbar Puncture

Time frame: Immediate

Obtain CSF

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System

Other

Collaborators

Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine

Registry information

Acronym: LPat

Important dates

Study start: 2017
Primary completion: 2019
Study completion: 2019
First posted: Oct 18, 2018
Registry last updated: Sep 18, 2019

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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