Long Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion Site and Catheter-related Complications in Antimic… (NCT06455228) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Long Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion Site and Catheter-related Complications in Antimicrobial Therapy
China90 participantsStarted 2024-05-30
Plain-language summary
This study applies long PIVCs to patients undergoing antimicrobial therapy, and compares the effects of different placement sites, aiming to provide a reference basis for patients undergoing antimicrobial treatment to select the optimal placement site, thus reducing complications, prolonging catheter retention time, and alleviating the patient's pain.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* ① estimated time of intravenous infusion ≥1 week; ② age: ≥18 years; ③ antimicrobial therapy was only used for treatment during hospitalization, with a pH value of 5-9 and osmotic pressure \< 900 mOsm/L; and ④ patients were conscious and able to communicate normally; ⑤ the catheter-to-vessel ratio is less than 45%.
Exclusion Criteria:
* ① a history of radiotherapy, thrombosis, and trauma at the catheterization site and ② plans to discharge with a catheter during the study duration.
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.