A trial comparing central venous catheter (CVC) and peripherally inserted central venous catheter (PICC) line central venous catheter

Randomised clinical trial on venous access comparing central venous catheter and peripher inserted central venous catheter

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

ISRCTN

Registry ID

ISRCTN70648637

Enrollment

250

Registered

2013-05-16

Start date

2013-01-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2019-03-18

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Conditions

Upper GI disease Not Applicable

Interventions

Patients are enrolled as indoor and outdoor patients and randomised in a way approved before and after patients consent. The specific catheter is inserted by either a specialised nurse or doctor.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1. Male or Female over 18 yrs in need of a central line 2. Patient has received information of the study and consent is given

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Patient who has no need of central venous access

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Catheter treatment period: measured in 2014/15 approximately	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Side effects such as thrombosis, thromophlebitis, pneumothorax, hemothorax, deep and surface infections: measured in 2014/15 approximately	—

Countries

Sweden

Outcome results

None listed

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