Which cut hurts less? study tests incision direction for port placement
NCT ID NCT06766656
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study looked at 222 adults who needed a venous access port (a small device placed under the skin to give medications or draw blood). Researchers compared making the skin cut sideways (transverse) versus lengthwise (longitudinal) to see which caused less pain in the first 24 hours and more comfort after a week. They also measured procedure time and early 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 one incision direction proves better, it could reduce pain and improve comfort for patients needing a venous access port.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study comparing two surgical techniques, so results may not apply to all patients or settings. The difference in outcomes may be minimal.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Department of Intensive Interdisciplinary Care, Collegium Medicum, Jagiellonian University
Cracow, Poland