Local warming to improve arterial catheterization in young children
Official title: Effect of Local Warming for Arterial Catheterization in Pediatric Cardiac Surgery: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
Run by Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital · NCT06041685 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if warming the skin before inserting a catheter can help young children having heart surgery have a better chance of a successful procedure.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | Any age to 2 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 126 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | September 22, 2023 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | September 16, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06041685 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are pediatric patients aged two years or younger who require arterial catheterization for cardiac surgery.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with unstable vital signs or those who already have an arterial catheter in place may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates whether applying local warming to the radial artery catheterization site can enhance the success rate of arterial catheterization in pediatric patients scheduled for heart surgery. A total of 126 children aged two years or younger will be randomly assigned to either a warming group or a control group without warming. The study will assess the first-attempt success rate of catheterization as the primary outcome, along with secondary outcomes including changes in artery diameter and cross-sectional area, as well as any complications that arise. The goal is to determine if warming can facilitate better catheterization outcomes in this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to higher success rates in arterial catheterization, reducing the need for multiple attempts and associated complications in pediatric patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of local warming for arterial catheterization in pediatric patients is novel, similar studies in adult populations have shown promising results.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * aged ≤ 2 years * cardiac surgery with peripheral artery catheterization Exclusion Criteria: * unstable vital signs * pre-existing arterial catheter (exception of umbilical artery catheterization)
Where it's running
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Pusan National University Yangsan Hospital
Yangsan, Gyeongsangnam-do, South Korea Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Hee Young Kim — Pusan National University
- Study coordinator: Hee Young Kim
- Email: anekhy@pusan.ac.kr
- Phone: +82-055-360-2129
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.