IV catheter placement study aims to reduce pain and complications
NCT ID NCT06455228
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at 90 patients receiving antibiotics through a long IV catheter. Researchers compared different insertion sites to see which caused fewer problems like phlebitis, bleeding, or infection. The goal is to find the best spot to place the catheter, making treatment more comfortable and reducing complications.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could help hospitals choose the best spot for IV catheters in patients on antibiotics, reducing pain and complications.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 90 participants, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. It does not test a new drug or treatment.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Sir Run Run Shaw Hospital, Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Hangzhou, 310016, China
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