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Comparison of JSS formula with modified Shukla�s formula for insertion of umbilical venous catheter

Comparison between a new simple formula(proposed to name as JSS formula) and commonly used Shukla formula for calculating the insertion length of umbilical venous catheter: A randomized controlled study - JSS Formula

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2017/09/009866
Enrollment
102
Registered
2017-09-20
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-10-17

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- Neonates admitted to NICU for care Health Condition 2: P84- Other problems with newborn

Interventions

Intervention1: JSS formula: New JSS Formula was applied for insertion of Umblical vein and position was confirmed with x-ray Control Intervention1: modified shukla formula: Umblical vein was inserted

Sponsors

Sushma Krishnegowda
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All neonates undergoing umbilical catheterization as per the clinical indication for the first time in our NICU

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Babies who had UVC inserted earlier and undergoing repeat procedure Babies more than 7 days of age

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the success rate in achieving optimal position of UVC between modified shukla�s formula and JSS formula in the first attempt.Timepoint: To compare the success rate in achieving optimal position of UVC between modified shukla�s formula and JSS formula in the first attempt.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the rates of UVC tip falling short of optimal length between modified Shukla�s and JSS formulae.Timepoint: after UVC insertion

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactMeghana Mahadevswamy

JSS Medical College

drsushmasri@gmail.com0821-2335333

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026