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Prevention of microbial colonisation using ethylene diamine tetraacetic acid (EDTA) line locks and its effect on erythropoietin (EPO) resistance in haemodialysis patients using temporary vascular catheters - a prospective study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN72100010
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2003-09-12
Start date
2003-04-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2015-01-13

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

Conditions

Haemodialysis Surgery

Interventions

Before-after trial
Laboratory study
Randomised controlled trial: 1. Standard vascular catheters for dialysis 2. Vascular catheter and EDTA line-lock

Sponsors

Record provided by the NHS Trusts Clinical Trials Register - Department of Health (UK)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Haemodialysis patients dialysing with a central venous catheter on EPO therapy.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not meet inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Eradication of bacterial colonisation.—

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Not provided at time of registration—

Countries

United Kingdom

Outcome results

None listed

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