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Frail heart patients may need extra care for routine IV placement, study suggests

NCT ID NCT07701538

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Ankara City Hospital Bilkent Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 14, 2026 · Last updated Jul 15, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looks at whether frailty — a state of reduced strength and resilience — makes it harder to place a central venous catheter in the neck during heart surgery. Researchers will assess frailty before surgery and use ultrasound to measure neck anatomy and catheterization difficulty. The goal is to see if frailty and ultrasound measurements can predict which patients might have a tougher procedure, helping doctors plan better care.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If frailty is linked to harder catheter placement, doctors could better prepare and reduce complications in frail patients.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, so it cannot prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all heart surgery patients.

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Participants

About 280 people

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Expected to start

Jul 2026

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Expected to finish

Jun 2027

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Who can take part

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Who is studied

Adult patients (≥18 years) scheduled for elective cardiac surgery at Ankara Bilkent City Hospital who require ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein catheterization as part of routine perioperative care. Participants will undergo preoperative frailty assessment, handgrip strength measurement, and ultrasound evaluation of the internal jugular vein before catheterization.

Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria * Adults aged 18 years or older. * Scheduled for elective cardiac surgery. * Planned ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein catheterization as part of routine perioperative care. * Able to undergo preoperative frailty assessment using the Clinical Frailty Scale (CFS). * Able to perform handgrip strength measurement. * Able to undergo ultrasound assessment of the internal jugular vein. * Provided written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria Conditions Affecting Neck Anatomy 1. Previous neck surgery. 2. History of radiotherapy to the neck region. 3. Presence of a neck mass, infection, or any lesion that may distort neck anatomy. 4. Known internal jugular vein thrombosis. 5. Congenital vascular anomalies causing significant alteration of the internal jugular vein or carotid artery anatomy. Clinical Conditions Affecting Catheterization 1. Patients requiring emergency cardiac surgery. 2. Presence of an existing central venous catheter. 3. Severe coagulopathy (INR \> 2.0 or platelet count \< 50,000/mm³). 4. Hemodynamic instability or requirement for active cardiopulmonary resuscitation. Conditions Affecting Frailty and Handgrip Strength Assessment 1. Severe neurological disorders (e.g., advanced dementia or disabling sequelae of stroke). 2. Orthopedic or neuromuscular disorders affecting upper extremity function. 3. Inability to perform handgrip strength measurement due to severe arthritis or hand deformity. Conditions Affecting Study Participation 1. Cognitive impairment preventing reliable clinical assessment or informed participation. 2. Refusal to participate in the study. 3. Any other condition that, in the investigator's judgment, may compromise patient safety or interfere with study participation.

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Conditions

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Frailty

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Cardiac surgery Central venous catheter Frailty

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  • Ankara Bilkent City Hospital

    Ankara, Ankara, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)

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