Comparison of Sterile Gauze and Semi-permeable Film Dressing for Hemodialysis Central Venous Cath… (NCT04800575) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Comparison of Sterile Gauze and Semi-permeable Film Dressing for Hemodialysis Central Venous Catheter
China154 participantsStarted 2021-05-17
Plain-language summary
This prospective single center RCT aims to compare sterile gauze and tape versus Semi-permeable film dressing on the incidence of exit-site infection, CRBSIs (catheter-related bloodstream infections), skin irritation, total bacterial count, dressing intactness and cost-benefit, nursing workload in hemodialysis patients with a non-tunneled hemodialysis catheter.
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:
* age more than 18 years; requiring hemodialysis treatment by non-tunneled CVC inserted through subclavian vein, femoral vein, internal jugular vein by nephrologists team, allowing sufficient blood flow; competent to provide informed consent.
Exclusion Criteria:
* current systemic antibiotic therapy as a result of bacteremia in the previous 21 days; pregnancy; with a known dermatitis at the exit site or known hypersensitivity to a component of either dressing; require antibiotic lock or antibiotic ointment in exit-site for infection prevention locally
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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exit-site infection
Timeframe: before disinfectant and dressing change at every hemodialysis session within 2 weeks