Comparing Basilic and Cephalic Vein Approaches for Midline Catheter Placement in Children
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Conditions studied: Vascular Access Device Complications
In brief
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.
Key facts
- Study ID
- NCT07509359
- Run by
- Seoul National University Hospital
- People needed
- 96
- Starts
- 2026-04-01
- Expected to finish
- 2030-04-01
- Last updated by the study team
- 2026-04-03
Who can join
Age: 2 and older, up to 17. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.
You may qualify if…
- Age 2-17 years undergoing general anesthesia
- Midline catheter placement deemed necessary by attending anesthesiologist (≥1 of: expected ≥2 postop blood draws; expected blood loss ≥40% EBV; continuous antibiotic therapy; hospitalization ≥7 days; surgical team request)
You may not qualify if…
- Need for central venous catheter per surgical team
- Coagulopathy
- History of severe thrombosis
- Other investigator-determined ineligibility
Where it is running
- Hee-Soo Kim — Seoul, Soul-t'ukpyolsi, South Korea (enrolling)
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