Effectiveness of Peripheral Intravenous Line Securement With Splint in Neonates

Splints are often used in neonatal intensive care units (NICUs) to immobilize the limb and stabilize the catheter, theoretically reducing complications by minimizing movement at the catheter site. Unfortunately, not much local data exist on the effectiveness of splints for peripheral intravenous line securement (PIVC). This study aimed to compare the dwell time of PIVCs with and without splints in neonates admitted to the NICU.

NCT Number	NCT07589010
Lead Sponsor	Muhammad Aamir Latif
Conditions	Peripheral Intravenous Line
Enrollment	192 participants
Start Date	2025-10-01
Primary Completion	2026-03-31 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-03-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-05-15