TaurolockTMHep100 Versus Saline 0.9% As Secondary Prevention of Catheter-related Bloodstream Infections (CRBSI); a Single Center, Double Blinded, Randomized, Controlled Study in Patients with Chronic Intestinal Failure Dependent on Home Parenteral Support (HPS)

Patients with long-term intestinal failure rely on Home Parenteral support (HPS) delivered through a central venous catheter(CVC). Catheter Related Blood Stream Infections(CRBSI) are a frequent complication leading to increased morbidity, hospital admissions, cost, and risk of repeated replacement of the CVC. The infections often originate from contamination of the catheter hub, and growth of microorganisms on the inner lumen of the catheter imbedded in a biofilm. To prevent infections good hygiene guidelines and the use of a catheter lock solution is applied.

The primary objective is to compare two catheter lock solutions, 1,35% taurolidine and 0.9% saline, on the occurence of recurrent CRBSIs. The secondary objectives are to compare the two devices according to other catheter-related complications, adverse events and costs.

Patients with at least one prior CRBSI is included. Patients instill the solution in their CVC after each infusion of HPS, with a minimum of three times per week, depending on their individual HPS programme.

Before the blinded randomization the patients will be paired according to age and stratified according to prior CRBSI incidence.

Duration of the instillation will be 24 months.