Test safety of IV central lines in newborns
This study checks how safe it is to place and use a central venous catheter (a special IV line) in newborns in the NICU. It may help doctors use these lines more safely when they’re needed.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your baby must be in the NICU (newborn intensive care unit).
- Your baby must have a central venous catheter/central IV line.
- If your baby only has a regular peripheral IV (like a hand/arm IV), they usually can’t join.
- Your baby must not have an active inflammatory episode at the time of enrollment.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
Similar studies
Other trials that look related to this one.
This study compares two types of central lines used in newborns in the intensive care unit—one placed in the belly button (UVC) and one in a vein in the arm or leg (PICC)—to see which has fewer complications and lasts longer. It may help doctors choose the safest option for your baby.
This trial tests three different methods (open surgical, modified Seldinger's, and ultrasound-guided) for placing a central line into the jugular vein in the neck of infants up to 2 years old. The goal is to find which method is safest and most effective for babies who need this procedure.
This study looks at whether using a very small “micro-guide” helps place a peripheral IV (a small vein line) in newborns more safely or easily. It may help staff reduce problems with IV placement in the neonatal unit.
This study tests a special locking solution placed in central venous catheters (thin tubes in babies' veins) to prevent infections. Researchers want to see if this approach keeps newborns safer during hospital care.
This study tests a new method to prevent infections from central lines (special IVs placed in large veins) in intensive care units. If you have a central line in place for more than 24 hours, this research may help improve your safety by finding better ways to avoid catheter-related bloodstream infections.
This study helps pediatric nurses learn better ways to prevent and manage problems when IV lines (tubes that go into veins) accidentally leak fluid into surrounding tissue. Your experience and feedback could improve patient safety and nursing practices.
Hear when a new Newborn Complication trial opens
We’ll email you when one opens — at most once a week, no account needed, unsubscribe anytime.