Massive study reveals hidden dangers of common hospital procedure
NCT ID NCT07367620
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This observational study followed over 29,000 patients who received a central venous catheter (a large IV placed in a major vein) to see how often immediate complications like bleeding, collapsed lung, or nerve injury occur. Researchers aim to identify factors that raise the risk of major complications and explore whether a simple risk score can predict them. No new treatments or changes to standard care were tested.
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 study could lead to a risk-estimation tool (CATH-RISK) to help doctors predict and prevent major complications from central line placement.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a trial of a new treatment. It only looks at existing data, so it cannot prove that any change in practice will reduce complications.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Region Skåne
Lund, Skåne County, Sweden