Ways to place a neck central line in infants
This study compares three different methods for inserting a central line (a soft tube that delivers medicine or nutrition) into a large vein in the neck of infants. The goal is to see which method is safest and most effective for babies up to 2 years old.
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Who can take part
- Your baby needs a central line, which is a soft tube placed into a large vein to give medicines, fluids, or nutrition.
- The line will be placed in the jugular vein, which is a large vein in the neck.
- Your baby must be between birth and 2 years old.
- Your baby cannot have had a central line before.
- Your baby cannot have a cancer diagnosis.
Quick eligibility check
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