Use of a Novel Catheter Lock Solution For Treatment of Hemodialysis Catheter Infections (NCT01483872) | Clinical Trial Compass
TerminatedPhase 3
Use of a Novel Catheter Lock Solution For Treatment of Hemodialysis Catheter Infections
Stopped: The study was stopped due to poor enrollment.
United States9 participantsStarted 2012-03
Plain-language summary
Aim: To conduct a randomized, double-blinded, controlled phase II trial to investigate the use of a catheter lock solution consisting of N-acetylcysteine, tigecycline and heparin, in addition to systemic antibiotics, for the treatment of hemodialysis catheter-associated bacteremia via a catheter-salvage strategy.
The investigators plan to randomize 102 patients with hemodialysis catheter-associated bacteremia to one of two treatment arms. All patients will receive systemic antibiotics for treatment of their infection. Additionally, patients randomized to the interventional arm will also receive a catheter lock solution consisting of N-acetylcysteine, tigecycline and heparin for 2 weeks with the aim of salvaging the catheter. The control arm will receive only an anticoagulant solution as a catheter lock which is standard of care - this can be either heparin or citrate (depending on what agent is standard of care for a particular patient). The main outcome of interest is successful treatment which is defined as a resolution of the current episode of bacteremia as well as lack of recurrent bacteremia within 90 days of follow-up.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 70 Years
Sex
ALL
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Exclusion criteria
. patient is unable (and no guardian or legal representative is available) or unwilling to provide informed consent and
. patient is allergic to NAC, tigecycline, minocycline, or heparin.
. patient has evidence of a complicated bacteremia such as endocarditis, septic thrombophlebitis, septic emboli, osteomyelitis, deep seated abscess, or hypotension requiring use of vasopressors,
. patient has evidence of an exit site infection around the catheter such as a pus pocket, purulent drainage, or erythema,
. patient is pregnant or will become pregnant,
. the infection is due to an organism that is resistant to tigecycline such as Candida or Pseudomonas species.
Questions worth asking your doctor
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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?
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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?
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