Ultrasound-guided IV catheters for babies with congenital syphilis
Part of Genetic & congenital, Infections clinical trials.
This study compares two types of small IV catheters (long vs short) placed using ultrasound guidance in newborns with congenital syphilis who need 10 days of intravenous penicillin. The goal is to see which catheter type works better for delivering the medicine.
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Who can take part
- Your baby must be a newborn admitted to the neonatal intermediate care unit.
- Your baby must have a diagnosis of congenital syphilis.
- Your baby needs to receive IV penicillin for about 10 days.
- Your baby must begin the study treatment on the first day of penicillin therapy.
- Your baby must not have had any IV catheters before this study.
- Your baby must be clinically stable and not need intensive care.
- Your baby must not need any other antibiotics alongside penicillin.
- The IV catheter insertion must happen during weekday hours (7 AM to 7 PM).
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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