TerminatedNot Applicable

SCD Use to Prevent Deep Venous Thrombosis (DVT) in Patients With PICC Lines

Stopped: Interim analysis: patients treated with SCD had higher incidence of DVT.

United States78 participantsStarted 2012-08

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to see if a compression device on the arm where a peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) line has been inserted can prevent the formation of a blood clot around the PICC line.

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: * Subject's age is greater than or equal to 18 years * Subject is patient in neuro intensive care unit at time of PICC placement Exclusion Criteria: * Acute trauma to the upper extremity harboring the PICC * Current use of prophylactic anticoagulation * Inability to fit the SCD on the arm because of arm size * Documented previous upper extremity DVT in the arm harboring the PICC line

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

Number of Patients Who Experienced an Ultrasonographically-confirmed Venous Thrombosis

Timeframe: baseline to 14 days post insertion of PICC line

Trial details

NCT IDNCT01670188

SponsorMayo Clinic

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2016-10-13

Results submitted2017-12-12

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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.