U.S., May 13 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07582107) titled 'Anatomical Landmark Method for Paediatric Port Catheter Tip Positioning' on May 06.
Brief Summary: This study looks at how to place port catheters safely and accurately in children who need long-term intravenous treatment.
For these treatments to work well and to avoid problems such as heart rhythm issues, blood clots, or infections, the tip of the catheter must be in the correct position inside a large vein near the heart.
Doctors commonly use two different methods to estimate the correct catheter length. One method uses body measurements and surface landmarks on the chest. The other method, called intracavitary electrocardiograph...