Heparin In Total Parenteral Nutritio
Phase 2
Completed
- Conditions
- Central venous catheter complications, in particular nosocomial central line associated infections.Infection - Studies of infection and infectious agents
- Registration Number
- ACTRN12605000579695
- Lead Sponsor
- Dr Pita Birch
- Brief Summary
Not available
- Detailed Description
Not available
Recruitment & Eligibility
- Status
- Completed
- Sex
- All
- Target Recruitment
- 200
Inclusion Criteria
All infants admitted to the Wellington Neonatal Unit requiring there first long line were eligible for inclusion.
Exclusion Criteria
They were excluded if they had previously had an effective long line inserted and utilised. no other exclusion criteria.
Study & Design
- Study Type
- Interventional
- Study Design
- Not specified
- Primary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method Definite or probable baterial line infection while actively on the HILL TOP Trial is the primary outcome. We are looking at the number of definite or probable bacterial line infections while on the trial per total number of infants enrolled in each arm. The infant is considered actively on the trial from the time they have a long line inserted until either a primary outcome is reached (ie. definite or probable infection) or the long line is removed. The reason for coming off the trial is recorded.[While long line remains in situ];Rate of definite or probable bacterial line infections while on the trial per total long line days in each arm. The infant is considered actively on the trial from the time they have a long line inserted until either a primary outcome is reached (ie. definite or probable infection) or the long line is removed. The reason for coming off the trial is recorded.[While long line remains in situ]
- Secondary Outcome Measures
Name Time Method