Ultrasound study of catheter blood infections and vein clots
Part of Blood & lymphatic, Infections clinical trials.
This study looks at how a blood stream infection related to a catheter can cause vein problems, and uses ultrasound to assess it. It may help doctors better understand what to look for and how these complications develop in hospital patients.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are an adult currently in the hospital with a central-line device or a midline
- Your blood tests show a catheter-related infection (blood culture positive around the time of suspected infection)
- A doctor can do an ultrasound, either by moving you to it or doing it at your bedside
- You (or your legally trusted person) can give consent for the study
- You are expected to live at least one month
- You can take blood-thinning medicine if needed (no reasons you cannot take it)
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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