Heparin Versus Taurolidine to Bloodstream Infection Prevention Related in Central Venous Catheter… (NCT02515201) | Clinical Trial Compass
UnknownPhase 4
Heparin Versus Taurolidine to Bloodstream Infection Prevention Related in Central Venous Catheter in Children
20 participantsStarted 2014-09
Plain-language summary
Clinical trial, that aim is evaluation of the use of taurolidine and heparin in the prevention of bloodstream infection in venous catheter in children with intestinal failure.
Who can participate
Age range
30 Days – 14 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 population will consist of patients 30 days of life to fourteen years old, admitted to the pediatric inpatient units, with intestinal failure receiving parenteral nutrition through a central venous catheter and at least eight weeks of use forecast.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Children will be excluded other associated diseases that occur with frequent use of antibiotics, for example, cystic fibrosis, primary or acquired immunodeficiency. Also excluded are the children admitted that they are not accompanied by a responsible family recognition, or accompanied by responsible under the age of 18 years. Children with allergic reactions to the use of some of the solutions (taurolidine or heparin) will be suspended medication and receive appropriate treatment. Although these children have stopped the use of medication, will be followed according to the assessment protocol by the end of the study.
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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Bloodstream infection related to the use of central venous catheter