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NCT01047644 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · Phase 2
Port Will be Flushed Every 3 Months Instead of Every 4-6 Wks, as Recommended by Port Manufacturer.
A Phase 2 study of Complication of Catheter, sponsored by University of Louisville.
- Completed
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 87
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
NCT01047644 is a Phase 2 study of Complication of Catheter that has completed, run by University of Louisville. The registered enrollment target is 87 participants. The trial reports 1 study location across 1 state.
The verdict
NCT01047644, a Phase 2 study of Complication of Catheter, has completed, sponsored by University of Louisville.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- Phase 2
- Development phase
- 87 participants
- Enrollment target
- 1
- Study location
Study Summary
The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of port (PAC) flushes every 3 months rather than every four to six weeks. It is routine practice to flush ports every four to six weeks, according to the manufacturer's recommendations, using salt solution followed heparin if needed. This study examines the effectiveness of port flushes at an alternative interval of 3 months, reducing the number of visits to the health-care provider.
Conditions Studied
Interventions
- OTHER Reduced port-flush schedule
Study Locations (1)
Kentucky
- James Graham Brown Cancer Center - Louisville
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 87 participants |
| Start Date | 2009-03 |
| Est. Completion | 2017-01 |
| Phase | Phase 2 |
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Full Details on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT01047644
The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT01047644 describes a study currently listed as completed, categorized as Phase 2. The registered enrollment target is 87 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is University of Louisville, which has 217 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov.
The record links to 1 condition, with Complication of Catheter appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 1 intervention - of which Reduced port-flush schedule is the first listed.
NCT01047644 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area - top geographies include Kentucky.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT01047644 about?
NCT01047644 is a clinical study titled "Port Will be Flushed Every 3 Months Instead of Every 4-6 Wks, as Recommended by Port Manufacturer.". The purpose of this study is to evaluate the safety and effectiveness of port (PAC) flushes every 3 months rather than every four to six weeks. It is routine practice to flush ports every four to six weeks, according to the manufacturer's recommendations, using salt solution followed heparin if nee...
What is the current status of trial NCT01047644?
This trial is currently completed. It is a Phase 2 study. The enrollment target is 87 participants. The study started on 2009-03. Estimated completion is 2017-01.
What conditions does trial NCT01047644 study?
This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Complication of Catheter.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT01047644?
The interventions under investigation include: Reduced port-flush schedule (OTHER).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT01047644?
This trial is sponsored by University of Louisville, which has 217 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
Where is trial NCT01047644 being conducted?
This trial has 1 study location across Kentucky. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.
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