Can antibiotics prevent catheter infections in dialysis patients?
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests if giving antibiotics before placing a dialysis catheter can prevent infections. It may help people with heart conditions or those who need a catheter in the leg.
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Who can take part
- You are on hemodialysis (kidney dialysis).
- You are scheduled to get a new tunneled catheter or have an old one replaced.
- You have been diagnosed with atrial fibrillation, heart failure, or have a catheter placed in your leg (femoral).
- You can provide informed consent for 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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