Comparing two vein approaches for midline catheters in children
This trial compares two ways to place a midline catheter (a type of IV line) in children to see which works better. If your child needs long-term IV access during or after surgery, this study may help find the safest and most effective method.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 2 and 17 years old
- Your child is having general anesthesia (being put to sleep for a procedure)
- The anesthesiologist decides a midline catheter is needed (for example, for many blood draws, loss of a lot of blood, long-term antibiotics, a hospital stay of a week or more, or a request from the surgical team)
- Your child does not need a central line (a larger IV placed in a big vein)
- Your child does not have a bleeding disorder or a history of serious blood clots
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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