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Comparing Basilic and Cephalic Vein Approaches for Midline Catheter Placement in Children

NCT07509359 · tracked via the Priya Life Science South Korea tracker
Phase
Not applicable
Started
2026-04-01
Last updated
2026-04-03

Condition(s) studied

Vascular Access Device Complications

Investigational drug(s) / intervention(s)

Midline catheter placement via basilic veinMidline catheter placement via cephalic vein

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

Sex
ALL
Min age
2 Years
Max age
17 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria: * Age 2-17 years undergoing general anesthesia * Midline catheter placement deemed necessary by attending anesthesiologist (≥1 of: expected ≥2 postop blood draws; expected blood loss ≥40% EBV; continuous antibiotic therapy; hospitalization ≥7 days; surgical team request) Exclusion Criteria: * Need for central venous catheter per surgical team * Coagulopathy * History of severe thrombosis * Other investigator-determined ineligibility

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)

FacilityCityRegionStatus
Hee-Soo Kim Seoul Soul-t'ukpyolsi Recruiting
Official registry record

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