Comparing Basilic and Cephalic Vein Approaches for Midline Catheter Placement in Children
Condition(s) studied
Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)
Midline catheter placement via basilic vein: Midline catheter placement via basilic vein under ultrasound guidance
Midline catheter placement via cephalic vein: Midline catheter placement via cephalic vein under ultrasound guidance
Study summary
This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to compare basilic vein and cephalic vein approaches for midline catheter placement in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia. Participants aged 2 to 17 years who require midline catheter insertion will be randomly assigned 1:1 to either the basilic vein group or the cephalic vein group. The primary outcome is the clinical blood sampling success rate during the catheter dwell period, defined as successful aspiration of ≥2 mL of blood through the midline catheter at least once without additional venipuncture. Secondary outcomes include operator-rated difficulty, number of puncture attempts, first attempt cannulation success rate, vein diameter and depth, catheter dwell time, catheter-related complications, and patient satisfaction. A total of 96 participants (48 per arm) will be enrolled at Seoul National University Children's Hospital.
Eligibility
Primary outcome measure(s)
- Clinical blood sampling success rate during catheter dwell period — From catheter insertion until catheter removal (up to 7 days postoperatively)
Clinical blood sampling success rate during catheter dwell period - defined as successful aspiration of ≥2 mL of blood through the midline catheter for clinically indicated laboratory testing at least once during the dwell period, without additional venipuncture (%)
Trial sites (1)
| Facility | City | Region | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hee-Soo Kim | Seoul | Soul-t'ukpyolsi | Recruiting |
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