Method for Determination of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) Insertion Length in Infants

Not Applicable

Recruiting

• Conditions: Misplacement of peripherally inserted central catheter in neonates; Other - Research that is not of generic health relevance and not applicable to specific health categories listed above

• Registration Number: ACTRN12621001565831
• Lead Sponsor: International Islamic University Malaysia

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2021-11-17
• Last Update Posted: 7 November 2022

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 72

Inclusion Criteria

Infants weigh equal or less than 1500g admitted to NICU that require PICC insertion in the participating NICUs within the study the period.

Exclusion Criteria

1. Congenital anomaly that is expected to interfere with study outcome as listed;
-Orthopaedic problems: Arthrogryposis multiplex congenita, fixed congenital talipes equinovarus, development dysplasia of the hip (DDH), skeletal dysplasia,
2. Chromosomal aneuploidy or genetic disorders : Any recognized or unrecognized dysmorphism , i.e. Down Syndrome, Patau Syndrome, Edward Syndrome, Single gene or polygenic defects, ie: Cri-du chat, Di George syndrome, Prader Willi Syndrome etc
3. Patient with vascular anomaly
4. Hydrops fetalis

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
The proportion of successful PICC insertion; defined as the correct placement of PICC tip without the need for readjustment. This will be assessed by two blinded consultant neonatologist, by reviewing the chest and/or abdominal radiograph. Correct placement is confirmed if the catheter tip; resides within the superior vena cava but above the level of T4 Outcomes will be divided into two categories; correctly placed or incorrectly placed PICC. All radiographs will be submitted to the research coordinator before submission to the blinded assessors. Any dispute among the assessor will be solve by seeking opinion from another independent assessor outside the research team.<br> <br>[The determination of the tip position by the blinded outcome assessors will not affect the clinical care of the participants. The outcome will be assessed possibly within the first 24 hours after the PICC insertion.]