CompletedNot Applicable

Efficacy of a Clinical Algorithm for the Selection of Peripheral Venous Catheters

Spain30,000 participantsStarted 2025-10-01

Plain-language summary

The aim of this observational study is to investigate the complications associated with peripheral venous catheterization based on whether a correct or incorrect catheter was used according to a clinical algorithm in patients admitted to an acute care unit. The main question it seeks to answer is: • Are there fewer complications associated with catheterization when a correct catheter choice is made? Data from patients admitted to the acute care units of the sponsoring study center will be reviewed.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Admitted to acute care hospital wards. * Carriers of a peripheral venous catheter. * With the study evaluation criteria documented in their medical records. Exclusion Criteria: * Admitted to gynecology, obstetrics, and pediatrics wards. * Admitted to the emergency department and intensive care units

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

Catheters removed due to complications associated with the use of a peripheral venous catheter

Timeframe: Through study completion, an average of 1 year

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06433739

SponsorConsorci Sanitari de l'Alt Penedès i Garraf

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-10-31

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