Reducing skin damage from central line dressings
Part of Skin clinical trials.
This trial is testing whether a special medical adhesive and protective barrier can reduce skin damage (MARSI) from the dressing used to hold a central line in place. It is for adults in intensive care or the operating room who are getting a central line in their neck.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You need a central line (a special IV) placed into the internal jugular vein (in the neck).
- The skin where the line goes in is healthy and has no rashes or other problems.
- You do not have any known allergies to medical tape or barrier film used on the skin.
- You do not have a condition that causes excessive sweating (hyperhidrosis).
- You are not in isolation for a contagious skin or lung infection.
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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