Clinical Research Directory

Comparing Basilic and Cephalic Vein Approaches for Midline Catheter Placement in Children

This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to compare basilic vein and cephalic vein approaches for midline catheter placement in pediatric patients undergoing general anesthesia. Participants aged 2 to 17 years who require midline catheter insertion will be randomly assigned 1:1 to either the basilic vein group or the cephalic vein group. The primary outcome is the clinical blood sampling success rate during the catheter dwell period, defined as successful aspiration of ≥2 mL of blood through the midline catheter at least once without additional venipuncture. Secondary outcomes include operator-rated difficulty, number of puncture attempts, first attempt cannulation success rate, vein diameter and depth, catheter dwell time, catheter-related complications, and patient satisfaction. A total of 96 participants (48 per arm) will be enrolled at Seoul National University Children's Hospital.

Evaluating the Effect of the Valsalva Maneuver on Invasive Pain During Arteriovenous Fistula Cannulation in Hemodialysis Patients

The goal of this clinical trial is to evaluate whether the Valsalva maneuver reduces invasive pain during arteriovenous fistula (AVF) cannulation in adult hemodialysis patients. The main questions it aims to answer are: Does the Valsalva maneuver effectively reduce pain intensity during AVF cannulation as measured by the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS)? Is the Valsalva maneuver feasible, acceptable, and satisfactory for patients, and can it be sustainably implemented over multiple sessions? Researchers will compare patients performing the Valsalva maneuver (intervention group) with those receiving standard care without any intervention (control group) to see if pain scores are significantly lower and whether patients are willing to continue using this technique voluntarily. Participants will: Receive training and supervised practice on the Valsalva maneuver before inclusion in the study Perform the Valsalva maneuver during AVF cannulation in each hemodialysis session for 12 sessions Complete VAS pain assessments after each session Complete a patient satisfaction and feasibility form at the end of the study

Microorganisms on Reusable Tourniquets

The purpose of this study was to compare microbial contamination on the surface of reusable stasis after indefinite use, 2 weeks and 4 weeks. We investigated how the site - the operating theater and the emergency department, as well as the time of use - affects the number of organisms.