Study of blood clots around catheters in hospitalized patients
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This research study looks at how often blood clots form around long-term catheters (thin tubes placed in veins) in hospitalized patients. The study uses ultrasound to check for clots and may help doctors understand and prevent this complication.
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Who can take part
- You are currently in the hospital
- You are 18 years old or older
- You have a catheter (thin tube in a vein) that has been in place for at least 7 days
- Your catheter is one of these types: midline, FICC, PICC, or CICC
- You are willing to have an ultrasound scan to check for blood clots
- You can provide informed consent (agree to participate)
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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