How often to care for PICC lines in colon or pancreas cancer
Part of Cancer, Digestive system, Hormones & metabolism clinical trials.
This study looks at how often to replace the dressing on a PICC line (a small tube used for chemotherapy) in colon or pancreatic cancer patients to prevent skin damage. If you need a PICC line and receive one of certain chemotherapy regimens, this trial may help find the best care approach.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have colon cancer or pancreatic cancer
- You need a PICC line (a small tube in your arm) for chemotherapy
- Your chemo regimen is FOLFOX6, FOLFOX4, FOLFIRI, or mFOLFIRI
- You do not have a catheter infection in the last 30 days, allergy to adhesive dressings, Raynaud syndrome, or skin jaundice/cyanosis
Quick eligibility check
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