WithdrawnNot Applicable

Evaluation of 70% Ethanol Lock Solution to Prevent Catheter Related Blood Stream Infections in Pediatric Patients

Stopped: PI decided to withdraw study

0Started 2009-05

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to evaluate the clinical practice of the prophylactic use of ethanol locks for the prevention of catheter related blood stream infections in pediatric intestinal rehabilitation program patients requiring total parenteral nutrition.

Who can participate

Age range

25 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Signed informed consent/assent and willingness to adhere to protocol * Intestinal rehabilitation patients with documented short bowel syndrome * Age: newborn to 19 years of age * Indwelling tunneled venous catheter placed for the purpose of total parenteral nutrition/IV fluids, with a 2 hour or longer window out of 24 hours for ethanol lock instillation * No history of alcohol abuse * No history of hypersensitivity to ethanol * No history or documented active seizure disorder Exclusion Criteria: * Parent/guardian unwilling to sign consent * Active bacterial infection * Non-tunneled, non-permanent catheter (triple lumen or PICC) * Pre-existing condition that would prevent enrollment as determined by each patients' physician * Inability to adhere to protocol

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

90 day infection rate prior to enrollment

Timeframe: 90 days

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01409772

SponsorUniversity of Nebraska

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2009-07-09

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Who can participate

Age range

25 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.