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Effect of use of isopropyl alcohol- impregnated central venous catheter caps

Effect of use of isopropyl alcohol- impregnated central venous catheter caps on central line-associated bloodstream infections (CLABSI) - CLABSI

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2025/09/095429
Enrollment
100
Registered
2025-09-26
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: K928- Other specified diseases of the digestive system

Interventions

Intervention1: Nil: Nil Intervention2: Nil: Nil Intervention3: Alcohol impregnated caps: 70% isopropyl alcohol impregnated central venous catheter caps. Control Intervention1: 70% isopropyl alcohol im

Sponsors

Arun Kuttil Varieth
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA Physical Status 1-3 (American Society of Anaesthesiologist)

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patients Without Central Line inserted

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
To compare the infection rates using isopropyl alcohol impregnated catheter caps vs standard central venous catheter caps.Timepoint: 48 hours following insertion central venous catheter to date of removal of central venous catheter—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
acceptability of the new intervention among the end users-nurses & doctors, average number of isopropyl impregnated caps required per central venous catheter, associated added cost per lineTimepoint: 1)48 hours following insertion central venous catheter. 2)1 week after central venous catheter insertion-if any. 3)date of removal of catheter—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Zubair Umer Mohamed

Amrita Institute of Medical Sciences and Research Centre

rajeshk@aims.amrita.edu9847162134

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026