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Comparing Basilic and Cephalic Vein Approaches for Midline Catheter Placement in Children
Led by Seoul National University Hospital · Updated on 2026-04-03
96
Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
208 weeks
Total Duration
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What this Trial Is About
This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to compare basilic vein and cephalic vein approaches for midline catheter placement in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia. Participants aged 2 to 17 years who require midline catheter insertion will be randomly assigned 1:1 to either the basilic vein group or the cephalic vein group. The primary outcome is the clinical blood sampling success rate during the catheter dwell period, defined as successful aspiration of ≥2 mL of blood through the midline catheter at least once without additional venipuncture. Secondary outcomes include operator-rated difficulty, number of puncture attempts, first attempt cannulation success rate, vein diameter and depth, catheter dwell time, catheter-related complications, and patient satisfaction. A total of 96 participants (48 per arm) will be enrolled at Seoul National University Children's Hospital.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Comparing Basilic and Cephalic Vein Approaches for Midline Catheter Placement in Children
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Age 2 to 17 years undergoing general anesthesia
- Midline catheter placement is needed as determined by the anesthesiologist based on at least one of the following: expected 2 or more blood draws after surgery; expected blood loss 40% or more of estimated blood volume; continuous antibiotic therapy; hospitalization for 7 or more days; surgical team request
You will not qualify if you...
- Requirement for central venous catheter as decided by the surgical team
- Presence of coagulopathy (blood clotting disorder)
- History of severe thrombosis
- Other reasons determined by the investigators making the participant ineligible
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Hee-Soo Kim
Seoul, Soul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea, 03080
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Research Team
J
Jung-Bin Park, MDPhD
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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