to Compare Dunn versus shukla’s Formula for umbilical venous catheterisation in sick and low birth weight neonates:A randomised. controlled trail

Comparison of Dunn versus shukla’s Formula for umbilical venous catheterisation in neonates:A randomised. controlled trail - nil

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2024/05/067404

Enrollment

Registered

2024-05-15

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2024-05-27

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: P073- Preterm [premature] newborn [other]

Interventions

Intervention1: depth of umbilical venous catheterisation calculated using dunn formula: To assess efficacy of Dunn formula for umbilical venous catheterisation Control Intervention1: depth of umbili

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: All neonates in NICU undergoing central line placement for clinical indications

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1.Neonates with abdominal wall defects,NEC,GI obstruction,pneumoperitoneum, and abdominal distension obscuring the visualisation by USG 2.parents not willing to give consent for study

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To compare the accuracy of two formulas (Dunn versus Shukla formula) for optimal positioning of umbilical venous catheter tip in neonates i.e. catheter tip at junction of IVC and right atriumTimepoint: within 1 day of umbilical venous catheter placement	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
To analyse the complications resulting from umbilical venous catheterisation in neonatesTimepoint: 1 week	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDrKANIMOZHI T

SRI MANAKULA VINAYAGAR MEDICAL COLLEGE AND HOSPITAL

drkani88@gmail.com9952262500

Outcome results

None listed

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