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Comparison of securing the umbilical catheter using bridging method versus using transparent film dressing without bridging method : A Pilot Study

Comparison of securing the umbilical catheter using bridging method versus using transparent film dressing without bridging method : A Pilot Study

Status
Unknown
Phases
Phase 2
Study type
Interventional
Source
TCTR
Registry ID
TCTR20240522005
Enrollment
30
Registered
2024-05-22
Start date
2024-05-27
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-08-03

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Neonates who require the umbilical catheter insertion umbilical catheter securement skin injury

Interventions

1.Inserting umbilical catheters using an aseptic technique 2.Suturing the base of the umbilicus and the umbilical catheter, then securing with tape with bridging method ,1.Inserting umbilical catheter
Active Comparator Procedure/Surgery,Experimental Procedure/Surgery
Umbilical cather securement using the standard bridging method,Umbilical catherter securement using transparent adhesive tape

Sponsors

Walaiporn Bowornkitiwong
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
No minimum to 14 Days

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Neonates who will receive the insertion of umbilical catheters, either umbilical artery catheters or umbilical venous catheters, 2. Admitted to neonatal intensive care unit, 3. Age 0-14 days

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. Neonates who failed umbilical catheter insertion, 2. Unstable vital signs or oxygen saturation

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Displacement of umbilical catheter during the umbilical catheter in situ centimeter

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Skin injury from umbilical catheter insertion until the removal of the umbilical catheter Adhesive-related skin injuries grading scale,Catheter related blood stream infection 48 hours after insertion until removal of the catheter positive hemoculture,Duration of securement A duration from the start of suture until the completion of the tape attachment minutes

Countries

Thailand

Contacts

Public ContactWalaiporn Bowornkitiwong

Faculty of Medicine, Siriraj Hospital

walbj@hotmail.com0894223604

Outcome results

None listed

Source: TCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Aug 9, 2026