Status:
NOT_YET_RECRUITING
Umbilical Venous Versus Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in Neonates: A Prospective Cohort Study of Complications, Catheter Survival, and CLABSI"
Lead Sponsor:
Assiut University
Conditions:
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter
Umbilical Venous Catheter
Eligibility:
All Genders
Up to 28 years
Brief Summary
This study aims to prospectively compare umbilical venous catheters (UVCs) and peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) in neonates, focusing on complications, catheter survival, and central li...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Neonates admitted to the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) requiring central venous access.
- Infants in whom either an umbilical venous catheter (UVC) or a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) was inserted for clinical indications (Parenteral nutrition, administration of intravenous medications (e.g., antibiotics, inotropes, anticonvulsants, fluids) and blood sampling for frequent labs, especially in critically ill neonates).
- Catheter insertion performed within the first 28 days of life.
Exclusion
- Neonates with major congenital anomalies (e.g.abdominal wall defects) that may interfere with catheter placement or outcomes.
- Insertion site infection
- Infants with severe coagulopathy or bleeding disorders contraindicating central catheter insertion.
- Neonates who received both UVC and PICC simultaneously during the same admission.
- Cases with incomplete clinical records or missing follow-up data.
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2025
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 20 2028
Estimated Enrollment :
360 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT07209670
Start Date
December 1 2025
End Date
December 20 2028
Last Update
October 7 2025
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