New method could make port placement safer for kids
NCT ID NCT07582107
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested a simple method using chest landmarks to place port catheters in 53 children. The method was compared to a more complex technique that reads heart signals. Chest X-rays confirmed tip positions. The goal was to see if the simpler method is reliable enough for routine use.
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 could make port catheter placement in children simpler and safer, reducing the need for extra equipment.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed observational study (53 children). The anatomical method may not be as accurate in all patients, especially those with chest deformities.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ankara City Hospital Bilkent
Ankara, ÇANKAYA, 06800, Turkey (Türkiye)
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