Tunneled Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC) in Adult Patients and Associated Outcomes
Recruiting
N/A
Interventional Study
CLABSI - Central Line Associated Bloodstream Infection
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Dislodged Catheter
Occlusion
Catheter Rupture
Catheter (Other); Complications
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Interventional
- Purpose
- Other
- Participants needed
- 840 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Hospital de Clinicas de Porto Alegre · Other
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About This Trial
The aim of this multicenter randomized clinical trial is to compare the tunneling technique of PICC insertion with the non-tunneled insertion technique in the incidence of the combined or isolated outcome of catheter-related bloodstream primary infection, thrombosis, obstruction, and accidental dislodgement in the adult population within a period of up to 30 days.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* adult patients (\>= 18 years old) admitted to medical clinics, surgical clinics, or ICU, who have an indication for PICC insertion;
Exclusion Criteria:
* patients with Chronic Kidney Disease, whether dialytic or not;
* patients in critical or unstable condition characterized…
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