New ultrasound angle may help place lifelines in newborns

NCT ID NCT07434102

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether measuring a specific angle on ultrasound can help doctors place umbilical catheters correctly in newborns. 78 babies were included. The goal was to see if this angle predicts proper catheter position and if ultrasound guidance can fix misplaced catheters.

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 ultrasound technique could help doctors place umbilical catheters more accurately in newborns, reducing complications.

What could go wrong

This was a small, completed study. The angle measurement may not work in all newborns or may not be better than current methods.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Neonatology and Neonatal Intensive Care Medical University of Warsaw, Karowa 2

    Warsaw, 00-315, Poland

  • Department of Neonatology with Neonatal Intensive Care Unit, University Clinical Hospital in Rzeszów, Chopina 2

    Rzeszów, 35-055, Poland