Subcutaneous tunnelling versus conventional insertion of peripherally inserted central catheters in hospitalized patients (TUNNEL-PICC): a study protocol for a randomized controlled trial
DiscussionSubcutaneous tunnelling is a widely used method to reduce catheter-associated infection. However, it has not been thoroughly applied for PICC. A randomized trial is needed to objectively assess the effects of the subcutaneous tunnel in PICC placement. This TUNNEL-PICC trial will provide evidence for the effectiveness of subcutaneous tunnelling in decreasing the risk of CLABSI.Trial registrationClinical Research Information Service (CRiS) KCT0005521 (Source: Trials)
Source: Trials - September 15, 2022 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials

Control of Line Complications with KiteLock (CLiCK) in the critical care unit: study protocol for a multi-center, cluster-randomized, double-blinded, crossover trial investigating the effect of a novel locking fluid on central line complications in the critical care population
DiscussionIf successful, the results of this study can serve as evidence for a shift of standard of care practices to include EDTA locking fluid in routine CVAD locking procedures. Completion of this study has the potential to improve CVAD standard of care to become safer for patients, as well as provides an opportunity to decrease strain on healthcare budgets related to treating preventable CVAD complications. Success and subsequent implementation of this intervention in the ICU may also be extrapolated to other patient populations with heavy CVAD use including hemodialysis, oncology, parenteral nutrition, and pediatric p...
Source: Trials - August 30, 2022 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials

Ultrasound-guided Subclavian Vein Catheterisation With a Needle Guide
Conditions:   Complications; Catheter, Mechanical;   Catheterization, Central Venous Intervention:   Device: Needle guide Sponsor:   Thomas Kander Not yet recruiting (Source: ClinicalTrials.gov)
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov - August 24, 2022 Category: Research Source Type: clinical trials