N/A
Completed N=101
Observational Study of Complications Related to Use of Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters
Adult Patients With Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov NCT01578993 ↗
Enrolled (actual)
101
Serious AEs
0.0%
Results posted
Jun 2014
Primary outcomePrimary: Rate of PICC Line Occlusions — 37 percentage of enrolled subjects
Summary
The purpose of this study is to determine the rate and timing of interventions and complications related to the use of peripherally inserted central venous catheters in adult patients.
Outcome Measures
| Outcome | Result | p-value |
|---|---|---|
| PRIMARY Rate of PICC Line Occlusions |
37 | — |
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria
- Male or Female Age > 18 years requiring central venous access
- Ability to comply with study requirements
- Written Informed Consent
Exclusion Criteria
- Previous enrollment in study
- Current or recent upper extremity thrombosis, occlusion or stenosis
- Previous axillary lymph node dissection
- Skin inflammatory condition or rashes within 15 cm from insertion site
- Pre-existing history of hypercoagulability unrelated to malignant disease
- Participating in trial involving antithrombotic, anticoagulant or anti- infective drug therapies
- Positive blood culture within 48 hours from planned PICC placement
- Known, renal insufficiency with chronic creatinine levels > 1.7 mg/dl
Data sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT01578993). Outcome figures and adverse-event rates are extracted automatically from the registry's posted results and are provided for clinician reference, not as a substitute for the primary publication. Informational only — not medical advice.