Observational Study of Complications Related to Use of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters
Completed
- Conditions
- Adult Patients With Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters
- Registration Number
- NCT01578993
- Lead Sponsor
- Teleflex
- Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the rate and timing of interventions and complications related to the use of peripherally inserted central venous catheters in adult patients.
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- COMPLETED
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 101
Inclusion Criteria
- Male or Female Age > 18 years requiring central venous access
- Ability to comply with study requirements
- Written Informed Consent
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Exclusion Criteria
- Previous enrollment in study
- Current or recent upper extremity thrombosis, occlusion or stenosis
- Previous axillary lymph node dissection
- Skin inflammatory condition or rashes within 15 cm from insertion site
- Pre-existing history of hypercoagulability unrelated to malignant disease
- Participating in trial involving antithrombotic, anticoagulant or anti- infective drug therapies
- Positive blood culture within 48 hours from planned PICC placement
- Known, renal insufficiency with chronic creatinine levels > 1.7 mg/dl
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Study & Design
- Study Type
- OBSERVATIONAL
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Rate of PICC Line Occlusions Insertion to Removal / maximum 3 months The incidence, severity and management of PICC line occlusions were recorded for each of the enrolled subjects.
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method
Trial Locations
- Locations (1)
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center
🇺🇸Los Angeles, California, United States