CompletedNot Applicable

An Intracavitary Electrocardiographic System for Real-time Positioning Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter Tip

China1,007 participantsStarted 2015-03

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to compare a new intracavitary ECG guiding method for real-time positioning the tip of three-way valve type peripherally inserted central catheters versus conventional surface prediction length method in terms of single-time target rate.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years – 80 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Patients with malignant tumors who will require periodical infusion of chemotherapy drugs using three-valve PICC;
. Aged \>18 to \< 80 years old;
. Baseline ECG records prior to PICC catheter showed normal P wave;
. Agreed to participate in this study, and signed PICC informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

. Patients with heart diseases, such as valvular heart disease, atrial fibrillation, supraventricular tachycardia, pulmonary heart disease or having a pacemaker and post cardiac surgery which may affect P waves.
. Patients unable to lie in the prostrate or semi-supine position.

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?

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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

Single-time target rate

Timeframe: Less than 24 hours

Trial details

NCT IDNCT02409589

SponsorYuan Ling

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2015-06

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