Formula for Estimation of Umbilical catheter insertion depth

Umbilical Venous Catheter Insertion Depth Estimation Using Dunn Nomogram vs Body Weight Vs Surface Measurement Formula: A Randomized Controlled Trial - NIL

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/05/066766

Enrollment

194

Registered

2024-05-03

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: P071- Other low birth weight newborn

Interventions

Intervention1: Surface Measurement Formula: Umbilical Catheter Insertion Depth Estimation Using Surface Measurement Formula. Catheters will be kept in place for 5 days. Position of Catheter will be an

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All Babies Getting Umbilical Venous Catheter Inserted As Per Unit Protocol

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Babies Getting Umbilical Venous Catheter Inserted For Exchange Transfusion, Resuscitation And Babies with Congenital Anomalies Like Gastroschisis, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia and Exomphalos

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To Estimate The Best Formula For Estimating Umbilical Venous Catheter Insertion DepthTimepoint: Within 6 hours of Insertion	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
estimation of success rate among various gestational ages and weight categories and incidence of catheter related complications Timepoint: 7 days from insertion	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactPradhap K

Government Chengalpattu Medical College

drneomani@gmail.com09524187793

Outcome results

None listed

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