Comparison of Axillary Versus Subclavian Vein Strategies for Central Venous Catheterization Under… (NCT01543360) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Comparison of Axillary Versus Subclavian Vein Strategies for Central Venous Catheterization Under Continuous Ultrasound Guidance
France132 participantsStarted 2012-06
Plain-language summary
The main objective of this study is to compare the rate of successful establishment of a central venous catheter in the first two attempts of ultrasound-guided puncture between two techniques: (1) a subclavian technique versus (2) an axillary technique.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* The patient must have given his/her informed and signed consent
* The patient must be insured or beneficiary of a health insurance plan
* The patient is available for 24 hours of follow-up
* Patient requiring the establishment of a central venous catheter
Exclusion Criteria:
* The patient is in an exclusion period determined by a previous study
* The patient is under judicial protection, under tutorship or curatorship
* The patient refuses to sign the consent
* It is impossible to correctly inform the patient
* The patient is pregnant, parturient, or breastfeeding
* Patient has a body mass index \< 15 or \> 40
* Congenital or acquired anatomical deformity (radiation therapy, trauma, surgery) of the axillary and/or subclavian regions
* Bleeding disorder (platelets \< 50,000, prothrombine \< 50%, activated cephaline time \> 2 times the control value)
* Severe hypoxemia defined by a ratio PaO2 / FIO2 \< 100
* Infection of the puncture area
* Known thrombosis of the subclavian or axillary veins
* Scheduled length of hospitalization less than 24 hours
* Agitated or non-cooperative patient
* The patient has already been included in this study
* subclavian and axillary veins are not simultaneously echogenic on one or both sides (left and right).
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
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Central venous catheter established within first 2 puncture attempts