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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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