New cannulation knife aims to make central line placement easier
NCT ID NCT06310174
First seen Mar 22, 2026 · Last updated May 23, 2026 · Updated 13 times
Summary
This study tested a new type of knife used to make the first cut when placing a central venous catheter (a large IV in a neck or chest vein). Doctors rated how easy and safe the knife was to use, and researchers tracked problems like needing to re-cut or restart the procedure. The study involved 86 patients and was completed at Johns Hopkins University.
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States
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