CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Effectiveness and Complications of Catheter Lock Solutions in Non-tunneled Hemodialysis Catheters

Turkey (Türkiye)441 participantsStarted 2021-02-01

Plain-language summary

In our study, investigators will investigate the effectiveness and complications of two catheter lock solutions one of which is the standard heparin routinely used in comparison to Sodium bicarbonate. Both solutions were used but not compared head to head. Investigators aim to compare both solutions in terms of catheter lumen patency and their effect on catheter-related infections.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years – 100 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients over 18 years who assign consent will be included Exclusion Criteria: * patients less than 18 years of age * Patients with active arterial or venous thrombosis problems * Thrombocytopenic patients * Patients with hypercoagulable states * Patients with contraindications to heparin usage

What they're measuring

Time to first catheter failure (day)

Timeframe: 6 months

Total Duration of catheter usage (day)

Timeframe: 6 months

Number of participants with catheter occlusion

Timeframe: 6 months

Number of patients with catheter related infection

Timeframe: 6 months

Time of catheter occlusion or failure

Timeframe: 6 months

Causes of premature catheter malfunction

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04772209

SponsorZonguldak Ataturk State Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-03-30

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