Ethanol lock solution to prevent catheter infections
Treatments studied
Part of Infections, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This Phase 3 study tests whether a medicine-filled “lock” put into a dialysis catheter can lower the risk of infections. It is meant for people on regular dialysis with a tunnelled catheter who already have it in place.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You have end-stage kidney disease and need dialysis.
- You get hemodialysis or hemodiafiltration at least 3 times each week.
- Your tunnelled dialysis catheter has been in place and usable for at least 2 weeks.
- You have the required health coverage (social security).
- You can give written informed consent to join the study.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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