Clinical trials: Catheter
Urinary Catheters, Urinary Catheterization
Effectiveness of the NowCath Foley in Reducing Catheter-Associated UTIs and Blockages in Long-Term Indwelling Catheter Users (REDUCE)
People who rely on long-term indwelling urinary (Foley) catheters often experience recurrent urinary tract infections and catheter blockages that require unscheduled catheter changes, additional antibiotics, and emergency visits.
- Conditions
- Urinary Catheters, Urinary Catheterization, Catheter-Related Infections, Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection
- Trial name
- REDUCE (NCT07782762)
- Testing
- NowCath Foley, Conventional All-Silicone Foley Catheter
- Where
- 3 sites in Denmark
- Volunteers
- 160 people
- Sponsor
- Nowwell AS
Persistent Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Arrhythmia
Investigation of Cardioversion Versus Therapeutic Ablation for Persistent AF (ORBICA-AF)
The main aim of the research is to investigate whether patients undergoing pulmonary vein isolation with catheter ablation for persistent atrial fibrillation (AF) will have lower rates of AF recurrence than those treated by DC…
- Conditions
- Persistent Atrial Fibrillation, Cardiac Arrhythmia, Catheter Ablation
- Trial name
- ORBICA-AF (NCT06096246)
- Testing
- Pulmonary vein isolation, DC Cardioversion, Implantable loop recorder
- Where
- United Kingdom
- Volunteers
- 208 people
- Sponsor
- Barts & The London NHS Trust
Hindfoot Surgery, Analgesia
Postoperative Analgesia Using a Perineural Catheter Versus a Single Nerve Block in Rearfoot Surgery
Postoperative pain following hindfoot surgery is often severe and can persist for several days. It frequently leads to the use of systemic analgesics, particularly opioids, whose adverse effects are well known.
- Conditions
- Hindfoot Surgery, Analgesia, Perineural Catheter
- Trial name
- CATHORNOT (NCT07638514)
- Testing
- Phone contact, perineural catheter, Regional Anesthesia
- Where
- France
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- University Hospital, Angers
Critical Illness, Catheter-Related Infections
Efficacy and Safety of Peripherally Inserted Central Venous Catheters
Central venous access is critical for administering intravenous medications, parenteral nutrition, and fluid therapy in intensive care units (ICUs).
- Conditions
- Critical Illness, Catheter-Related Infections, Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis, Catheter Obstruction
- Trial name
- NCT07834996
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Assiut University
Epidural; Anesthesia, Catheter Complications
Nylon Versus Polyurethane Epidural Catheters In Patients Undergoing Major Orthopedic Surgery
Objectives: To compare the safety and efficacy of nylon (polyamide) epidural catheter versus polyurethane epidural catheter in patients undergoing major orthopedic surgery under continuous epidural anesthesia.
- Conditions
- Epidural; Anesthesia, Catheter Complications, Catheter Blockage, Catheter Dysfunction
- Trial name
- NCT05168943
- Testing
- Nylon (Polyamide) Epidural Catheter, Polyurethane Epidural Catheter
- Where
- Egypt
- Volunteers
- 60 people
- Sponsor
- Damanhour Teaching Hospital
Venous Thromboembolism, Cancer
Secondary Prevention of VTE in Patients With Cancer and Catheter-Related Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis
This trial seeks to evaluate a management strategy after the acute treatment duration (≥ 3 months of therapeutic anticoagulation) for patients with cancer and catheter-related upper extremity deep vein thrombosis (DVT).
- Conditions
- Venous Thromboembolism, Cancer, Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis, Catheter-Related Infections
- Trial name
- STREAM-Line (NCT06603870)
- Testing
- Anticoagulation Therapy
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 330 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Hospital Research Institute
Vascular Access Devices, Catheters
Effectiveness of a Needle-free Connector With Anti-reflux Technology in Reducing Complications From Long Peripheral Venous Catheters in Hospitalised Adult Patients: Randomised Clinical Trial
A study to evaluate a needle-free connector (a stopper) featuring anti-reflux technology (to prevent blood from flowing back) for catheters (polyurethane tubes inserted into a vein), with the aim of reducing complications…
- Conditions
- Vascular Access Devices, Catheters, Occlusion, Thrombosis
- Trial name
- FLUSH-ETI (NCT07519304)
- Testing
- Needle-free connector with neutral fluid displacement and without anti-reflux technology, Needle-free connector with neutral fluid displacement and equipped with anti-reflux technology, Long peripheral venous catheter
- Where
- Spain
- Volunteers
- 62 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Arnau de Vilanova
Vascular Access Complication, Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
Effectiveness of a Zinc Oxide Adhesive Securement Device in the Fixation of Midline and Peripherally Inserted Central Catheters in Hospitalized Adult Patients
Study in which a zinc oxide fixation device (a product that can help protect the skin) for catheters (polyurethane tubes inserted into a vein) will be tested to reduce catheter-related complications: catheter displacement, skin…
- Conditions
- Vascular Access Complication, Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders, Phlebitis, Pain
- Trial name
- FIX-ETI (NCT06770374)
- Testing
- Control group: acrylic adhesive sutureless fixation device, Intervention Group: zinc oxide sutureless fixation device, PICC
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 400 people
- Sponsor
- Hospital Arnau de Vilanova
Newborn Complication, Catheter Complications
Intravenous Neonatal Central Access Safety Trial
Particulate contamination due to infusion therapy (administration of parenteral nutrition and medications) carries a potential health risk for infants in neonatal intensive care units (NICU).
- Trial name
- INCAS (NCT05537389)
- Testing
- In-line filter
- Where
- Italy
- Volunteers
- 768 people
- Sponsor
- University of Turin, Italy
Bloodstream Infection Due to Central Venous Catheter, Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infections
Chlorhexidine Bathing in Critically Ill Children
Central line-associated bloodstream infections are associated with increased mortality, morbidity, and length of hospital stay. The incidence has decreased significantly with the strict implementation of preventive bundle cares…
- Trial name
- NCT05995080
- Testing
- clorhexidine gluconate bathing
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 247 people
- Sponsor
- Istanbul Medeniyet University
Central Venous Catheter, Coagulation
Contact Activation of Coagulation in Newly Inserted Central Venous Catheters
A central venous catheter (CVC) is a thin plastic tube placed into one of the body's large veins, typically in the neck or near the clavicle. CVCs are crucial for administering medications, fluids, and secure blood samples.
- Conditions
- Central Venous Catheter, Coagulation, Coagulation Activation, Central Venous Catheter Complications
- Trial name
- CAS-2 (NCT07014722)
- Testing
- MERITMEDICAL Careflow™ Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheter, ARROW Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheter, ARROWg+ard Blue Plus® Two-Lumen Central Venous Catheter
- Where
- Sweden
- Volunteers
- 88 people
- Sponsor
- Thomas Kander
Pediatric Cancer, Pediatric Oncology
Central Venous Catheter Care Training for Pediatric Oncology Nurses
The knowledge level of nurses regarding care techniques plays a crucial role in the prevention of central venous catheter-related infections.
- Conditions
- Pediatric Cancer, Pediatric Oncology, Central Venous Catheter, Central Venous Catheter Placement
- Trial name
- NCT07345598
- Testing
- CVC Care Training
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 30 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Fenerbahce University
Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection, Catheter Related Complication
Comparative Study Between Foley and T-Control® Catheter in Patients With Long-term Catheterization
This is a comparative, randomized, controlled pilot study. The main objective of this study is to evaluate the efficacy, comfort, and patient experience in people with long-term bladder catheterization with T-Control® versus…
- Conditions
- Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infection, Catheter Related Complication, Quality of Life
- Trial name
- NCT05860231
- Testing
- Foley catheter, T-Control catheter
- Where
- 2 sites in Spain
- Volunteers
- 50 people
- Sponsor
- Rethink Medical SL
Catheter; Infection (Indwelling Catheter), Quality of Life
Efficacy of the T-Control® Catheter Compared to the Foley-type Catheter in Patients With Long-term Catheterization
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if the new urinary catheter T-Control® allows a reduction in infections associated with urinary catheters and a better quality of life of urinary catheter patients compared to the…
- Conditions
- Catheter; Infection (Indwelling Catheter), Quality of Life, Catheter Related Complication
- Trial name
- NCT06474845
- Testing
- T-Control® catheter, Foley-type catheter
- Where
- 6 sites in Portugal, Spain
- Volunteers
- 12 people
- Sponsor
- Rethink Medical SL
Induction of Birth, Cervical Ripening
Evaluation of the INGA Sensor System for Fetal and Uterine Monitoring During Cervical Ripening
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn about the safety and performance of the INGA Sensor System when used with the INGA balloon catheter during cervical ripening for labor induction in pregnant individuals at term.
- Conditions
- Induction of Birth, Cervical Ripening, Cervical Ripening and Induction of Labor, Balloon Catheter for Labor Induction
- Trial name
- INGA-SEN (NCT07432282)
- Testing
- Cervical ripening, labor Induction, uterus and fetal monitoring
- Sponsor
- Aalto University
Critical Ill Patients, Central Venous Catheter
Development and Validation of an Ultrasound-Based Difficult Cannulation Risk Score
Ultrasound-guided internal jugular vein (IJV) catheterization is widely used in critically ill patients. Despite ultrasound guidance, difficult catheterization and first-pass failure remain clinically important and may increase…
- Trial name
- ROTATE-ICU (NCT07764562)
- Testing
- IJV Catheterization
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 120 people
- Sponsor
- Antalya Health Sciences University
Atrial Fibrillation, Catheter Ablation
Randomized Controlled Trial- Ablation Strategy for Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation - Trigger and Substrate Guided Wide Area Radiofrequency Ablation Compared to Pulsed Field Ablation Pulmonary Vein Isolation
Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a common heart rhythm disorder affecting over a million people in North America and is associated with serious complications including stroke, heart failure, reduced quality of life, and premature…
- Conditions
- Atrial Fibrillation, Catheter Ablation, Radiofrequency Catheter Ablation
- Trial name
- AWARE-2 (NCT04823299)
- Testing
- PVI-ONLY, CONTROL ARM, PVI-PLUS ARM, INTERVENTIONAL ARM
- Where
- 2 sites in Canada
- Volunteers
- 556 people
- Sponsor
- Ottawa Heart Institute Research Corporation
Catheter Malposition, Central Venous Catheterization
Ultrasound Guidance vs. Landmark Technique for Catheter Malposition in IJV Catheterization
Central venous catheterization (CVC) via the internal jugular vein (IJV) is a fundamental procedure in anesthesia and intensive care for hemodynamic monitoring, fluid resuscitation, and vasoactive drug administration.
- Trial name
- NCT07701720
- Testing
- Ultrasound-Guided Technique, Landmark Technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 204 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital
Central Vein Catheter, Ultrasound
Ultrasound Guidance vs Landmark Technique for Internal Jugular Vein Catheterization
Central venous catheterization (CVC) is a fundamental procedure in anesthesiology and reanimation practice for critical clinical processes such as hemodynamic monitoring, vasoactive drug infusion, and fluid resuscitation.
- Trial name
- NCT07701746
- Testing
- Ultrasound Guidance, Landmark Technique
- Where
- Turkey (Türkiye)
- Volunteers
- 144 people, healthy volunteers welcome
- Sponsor
- Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi Gazi Yasargil Training and Research Hospital
Central Venous Catheter, Midline Catheter
CVCs Versus Midline Catheters
The goal of this clinical trial is to learn if midline catheters can reduce adverse patient outcomes in adult patients requiring a single vasopressor.
- Conditions
- Central Venous Catheter, Midline Catheter, Complication of Catheter
- Trial name
- NCT06884176
- Testing
- Ultrasound Guided Central Venous Catheter, Ultrasound Guided Midline Catheter
- Sponsor
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine