Long vs Short IV Lines for Newborns With Congenital Syphilis
Part of Genetic & congenital, Infections clinical trials.
This study compares two types of intravenous catheters (long and short) placed with ultrasound guidance in newborns being treated for congenital syphilis with antibiotics. The goal is to see which type works better and causes fewer complications during the 10-day treatment course.
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Who can take part
- Your newborn is admitted to the Neonatal Intermediate Care Unit
- Your newborn has been diagnosed with congenital syphilis
- Your newborn needs intravenous penicillin for about 10 days
- Enrollment happens on the first day of antibiotic treatment
- Your newborn has never had a peripheral IV catheter before
- Catheter placement must happen during program hours (7 AM–7 PM, Monday–Friday)
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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