Could a softer IV tube stop millions of catheter failures?

NCT ID NCT06927141

Summary

This study tested if making the tip of an IV catheter (a small tube placed in a vein) softer and more flexible helps it last longer. Researchers compared two types of catheters in 27 healthy adults to see if the softer material caused less irritation to the vein wall. The goal is to understand why so many IVs fail early and to find designs that work better for patients.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Griffith University

    Southport, Queensland, 4215, Australia

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