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A Feasibility Study Evaluating the Use of SafeBreak Vascular in the Geriatric Trauma Population

A Feasibility Study Evaluating the Use of SafeBreak Vascular in the Geriatric Trauma Population

Status
Completed
Phases
NA
Study type
Interventional
Source
ClinicalTrials.gov
Registry ID
NCT03505957
Enrollment
40
Registered
2018-04-23
Start date
2018-05-07
Completion date
2018-09-23
Last updated
2020-03-05

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

Conditions

IV Dislodgement

Keywords

IV Dislodgement

Brief summary

SafeBreak Vascular is a medical device indicated for fluid flow control during the administration of IV fluids/medication to the patient's vascular system and to aid in the prevention of unintended disruption and dislodgment of IVs. SafeBreak Vascular may be used for any hospitalized patient with gravity tubing or IV pumps, for intermittent infusion or continuous infusion.The primary objective of this study is to determine if the delivery of IV medications and/or fluids with SafeBreak Vascular functions with the same reliability as current standard IV tubing.

Detailed description

Study participants will have a SafeBreak Vascular installed in each of their existing or newly installed IV lines. The clinical literature shows in prospective observational studies that a mean of 9.2% of patients dislodge their peripheral IVs. SafeBreak Vascular is a medical device designed to aid in the prevention of unintended disruption and dislodgement of IVs, such as peripheral IVs, peripherally inserted central lines, central lines, etc. SafeBreak IV will be installed in each IV line between the study participant's catheter and the IV tubing that goes to the IV bag or IV pump. When a harmful force is placed on the IV line, SafeBreak Vascular is designed to separate so that the harmful force is removed from the line and IV dislodgement is prevented. SafeBreak Vascular has a valve in each end of the device. Upon separation, each valves closes, stopping the flow of fluid. The primary objective of the study is to determine if the delivery of IV medications and/or fluids with SafeBreak Vascular functions with the same reliability as current standard IV tubing. The number of IV dislodgements and IV restarts will be recorded. The study will also collect data for analysis concerning the following: * device design characteristics * certain human factors (patient or operator) associated with the use of the device * the impact of this device usage on clinician workflow * any unknown safety concerns * obtain preliminary data for use in designing a subsequent pivotal study of the device.

Interventions

SafeBreak Vascular will be installed in all the IV lines of consenting participants for up to 7 days.

Sponsors

Washington University School of Medicine
CollaboratorOTHER
Barnes-Jewish Hospital
CollaboratorOTHER
Lineus Medical
Lead SponsorINDUSTRY

Study design

Allocation
NA
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE

Intervention model description

SafeBreak Vascular works with all IVs. The study participants will have SafeBreak Vasculars installed in all of their existing IV lines or new IV lines that are installed during their enrollment in the study.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
55 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
Yes

Inclusion criteria

* Geriatric trauma patients (\> or equal to age 55) * Participants able to provide informed consent or have a legally authorized representative (LAR) provide consent * The patients must have IV access (existing central venous catheter, peripherally inserted central catheter, or peripheral IV's) or need IV access * The patients must be at least 55 years of age.

Exclusion criteria

* Unable to obtain informed consent or without an available LAR to provide surrogate informed consent * Age less than or equal to 54 * Patient on comfort care only * Predicted to have less than 24 hours survival * Patient enrolled in an investigational drug or device study at the time of enrollment * Investigator discretion that patient is not suitable for the study

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frameDescription
IV dislodgement rateUp to 7 daysCompare the study intervention's rate of IV dislodgement to the clinical literature's prospective observational studies that have a mean dislodgement of 17.5% and median of 9.2%.

Secondary

MeasureTime frameDescription
IV restartsUp to 7 days.Comparison of the study's intervention to the clinical literature's rates for IV failure, which is 46% of IVs fail before the end of their intended use
Device related adverse eventsUp to 7 daysCollection of any adverse events related to SafeBreak Vascular

Countries

United States

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026