CompletedNot Applicable

FX vs. ECG Guidance for PICC Insertion

Switzerland120 participantsStarted 2018-09-04

Plain-language summary

The aim of this study is to compare two techniques of placing a peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC). The first technique, uses ECG based electromagnetic guidance (ECG-EM). The second (reference technique), is guided by X-ray (fluoroscopy).

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Informed Consent as documented by signature (Informed Consent Form) * Adult \> 18 years * Referred to the interventional radiology department for PICC insertion Exclusion Criteria: * Pregnant women * Known or suspected non-compliance * Inability to follow the procedures of the study, e.g. due to language problems, psychological disorders, dementia, etc. of the participant, * Previous enrolment into the current study, * Enrolment of the investigator, his/her family members, employees and other dependent persons, * Impairment of the heart rhythm changing the presentation of the P wave (atrial fibrillation, atrial flutter, severe tachycardia, pacemaker driven rhythm) * Enrolled in conflicting research study * Weight\> 150 kg, technical limit for the fluoroscopy table * Impossibility of obtaining informed consent

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

Tip to CAJ (Cavo-atrial junction)

Timeframe: Up to 1 hour, after the procedure

Trial details

NCT IDNCT03652727

SponsorSalah D. Qanadli

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-11-08

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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.