UnknownPhase 2/3

The Effectiveness and Safety of 4% Sodium Citrate as a Lock Solution in Central Venous Hemodialysis Catheter

Taiwan120 participantsStarted 2022-07-20

Plain-language summary

Studies that used a dilute citrate formulation (4%) demonstrated efficacy as an anticoagulant with minimal to no risk of bleeding in HD sessions. This study will compare effectiveness and safety utilizing 4% sodium citrate vs. heparin as a lock solution in central venous hemodialysis catheter among hemodialysis patients.

Who can participate

Age range

20 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion criteria

. Age \>=20 years
. End-stage renal disease patients who received regular HD weekly via central venous catheter for at least 3 months in outpatient clinic in Kaohsiung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Taiwan

Exclusion criteria

. bleeding tendency
. on radiotherapy or chemotherapy for malignancy
. pregnancy
. drug allergy history to citrate
. undefined reasons for refuted participation.

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

central venous catheter exchanges

Timeframe: 3 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05188339

SponsorChang Gung Memorial Hospital

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-31

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