Silver dressings for catheter infections in peritoneal dialysis
Part of Infections, Kidney & urinary clinical trials.
This study tests a special silver-coated dressing to see if it helps heal infections at the catheter exit site or tunnel in patients on peritoneal dialysis. If you have an infection, this dressing might improve healing and prevent further issues.
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Who can take part
- You are between 21 and 90 years old
- You are currently on peritoneal dialysis (a type of dialysis that uses your belly lining) at Singapore General Hospital
- You have an active infection at your catheter exit site or tunnel (the area where the catheter comes out of your skin)
- You are not allergic to silver dressings
- You are not pregnant
- You are not expecting to live less than 6 months (based on your doctor's judgment)
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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