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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

ConditionsVascular Access DevicesCathetersOcclusionThrombosisRandomised Controlled Trial
Trial statusNot yet recruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
AgeNot listed
SponsorHospital Arnau de Vilanova

About this 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 associated with these devices: blockages, infections, pain, etc.

Eligibility criteria

Qualifiers

Patients requiring placement of a long peripheral venous catheter.

Patients who have provided written informed consent.

Patients with an expected hospital stay of ≥7 days.

Disqualifiers

None

Trial design

Treatments tested in this trial

  • 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
  • Ultrasound scanner

Treatment groups

62 Participants
are divided into 2 treatment groups

Locations

This trial has no locations

Sponsors and collaborators

Hospital Arnau de Vilanova

Lead sponsor

Official College of Nurses of Lleida

Collaborator

Department of Health, Generalitat de Catalunya (PERIS)

Collaborator

Source ClinicalTrials.gov