CompletedNot Applicable

Observational Study of Complications Related to Use of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters

United States101 participantsStarted 2012-08

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the rate and timing of interventions and complications related to the use of peripherally inserted central venous catheters in adult patients.

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: * Male or Female Age \> 18 years requiring central venous access * Ability to comply with study requirements * Written Informed Consent Exclusion Criteria: * Previous enrollment in study * Current or recent upper extremity thrombosis, occlusion or stenosis * Previous axillary lymph node dissection * Skin inflammatory condition or rashes within 15 cm from insertion site * Pre-existing history of hypercoagulability unrelated to malignant disease * Participating in trial involving antithrombotic, anticoagulant or anti- infective drug therapies * Positive blood culture within 48 hours from planned PICC placement * Known, renal insufficiency with chronic creatinine levels \> 1.7 mg/dl

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

Rate of PICC Line Occlusions

Timeframe: Insertion to Removal / maximum 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01578993

SponsorTeleflex

Sponsor typeINDUSTRY

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2013-06

Results submitted2014-05-21

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Who can participate

Age range

18 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.