CompletedNot Applicable

Effect of Central Venous Catheter Dressing Types on Device-Related Pressure Injuries

Turkey (Türkiye)78 participantsStarted 2022-08-10

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this clinical trial is to evaluate the effect of different central venous catheter dressing methods on the development of medical device-related pressure injuries in participants treated in the intensive care unit. This study aims to answer the following questions: * What is the risk of pressure injury development in participants whose catheter dressings are performed using gauze and adhesive tape? * What is the risk of pressure injury development in participants whose catheter dressings are performed using a chlorhexidine gluconate-containing transparent dressing? * Is there a difference between these two dressing methods in terms of pressure injury development? The researchers will compare participants receiving gauze and adhesive tape dressings with participants receiving chlorhexidine gluconate-containing transparent dressings. Participants will: * Receive catheter dressings according to the assigned dressing method based on randomization. * Undergo regular catheter site assessments. * Be evaluated for pressure injury development through skin assessments. * Have their pressure injury risk monitored using the Braden Pressure Injury Risk Assessment Scale.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: Patients hospitalized in the intensive care unit who: * Were aged 18 years or older, * Underwent a new central venous catheter insertion, * Had no pressure injury at the catheter insertion site at baseline, * Provided informed consent (patient or legal representative). Exclusion Criteria: Patients who: * Had a pressure injury at the catheter insertion site at baseline, * Had dermatological conditions affecting skin integrity at the catheter site, * Had a central venous catheter inserted at another institution, * Were discharged or deceased before completion of follow-up.

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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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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?

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What they're measuring

Medical device-related pressure injury at central venous catheter site.

Timeframe: Day 2, Day 9, and Day 16

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07437040

SponsorProf. Dr. Cemil Tascıoglu Education and Research Hospital Organization

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2022-12-10

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