Effects of Different Tunnel Methods in PICC Catheterization (NCT07594704) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Effects of Different Tunnel Methods in PICC Catheterization
China284 participantsStarted 2026-04-01
Plain-language summary
This prospective randomized controlled trial compares the effectiveness and safety of one-needle and two-needle tunneling techniques for peripherally inserted central catheter (PICC) placement, aiming to identify the optimal tunneling method to reduce catheter-related complications.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 75 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged between 18 and 75 years old;
* Educational level of primary school or above, with basic listening, speaking, reading and writing abilities, and capable of completing the questionnaire independently;
* Receiving tunneled PICC catheterization for the first time, with 4Fr single-lumen solo PICC catheter indwelling;
* Able to attend regular PICC maintenance at our hospital as scheduled after catheterization;
* Voluntarily participate in this study and sign the informed consent form for this study as well as the informed consent form for PICC catheterization.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with coagulation dysfunction (INR \> 1.5 / PLT \< 50×10⁹/L);
* Pregnant or lactating women;
* Patients with BMI \< 18.5 kg/m²;
* Patients receiving PICC catheterization via lower extremity veins;
* Patients with known or suspected allergy to components of PICC catheters.
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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overall PICC-related complications after catheter placement