Clinical trials: Estimating Umbilical Venous Catheter Insertion Depth in Newborns Using Weight or Body Measurements
Central Venous Catheterization
Umbilical Venous Catheter Insertion Depth in Neonates
In this randomized clinical study, neonates who require umbilical venous catheter (UVC) insertion as part of their routine care at anytime during their NICU admission will be randomized to one of the 2 formulas for estimation of…
- Trial name
- NCT02939690
- Testing
- UVC, Ultrasound
- Where
- Canada
- Volunteers
- 200 people
- Sponsor
- University of Calgary
Estimating Umbilical Venous Catheter Insertion Depth in Newborns Using Weight or Body Measurements
Estimating Umbilical Venous Catheter Insertion Depth in Newborns Using Weight or Body Measurements: A Multicenter Randomized Clinical Trial
Introduction: The current methods for estimating umbilical venous catheter (UVC) insertion depth, including the umbilical to nipple (Gupta) and the birth weight-based (modified Shukla) formula, have varying accuracy rates.
- Trial name
- NCT07045506
- Testing
- UVC insertion
- Where
- Saudi Arabia
- Volunteers
- 184 people
- Sponsor
- King Fahad Medical City