Comparing peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) materials to prevent infections and blood clots: a randomized controlled trial

Not Applicable

Completed

• Conditions: Blood clots; Hospital-acquired infection; Infection - Studies of infection and infectious agents; Anaesthesiology - Other anaesthesiology; Cardiovascular - Other cardiovascular diseases

• Registration Number: ACTRN12619000022167
• Lead Sponsor: HMRC

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2019-01-09
• Study Completion: 2023-05-12
• Last Update Posted: 5 June 2023

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Completed
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 1098

Inclusion Criteria

Require PICC insertion for fluid or medication
Informed consent
Vascular size sufficient to support 4fr PICC or larger

Exclusion Criteria

Previous enrolment in the current study
Current catheter-related bloodstream infection
Thrombosis in vein where PICC is to be inserted
Non-English speaking without an interpreter
Known sensitivity to any of the study products including CHG
Currently enrolled in conflicting study
Added since trial commencement: Admitted for COVID-19, or to a designated COVID-19 unit/facility

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified