Time and Motion Related to PICC Insertion Process and Catheter Tip Confirmation

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Indication for PICC Placement

In brief

The purpose of the study is to evaluate differences in the time and costs between Sherlock 3CG® TCS and Chest X-ray to confirm the location of a Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC).

Key facts

Study ID

NCT02498821

Run by

C. R. Bard

People needed

120

Starts

2015-05-01

Expected to finish

2016-05-01

Last updated by the study team

2017-03-31

Who can join

Age: 22 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Indicated for a PICC based on institutional practices.
• Able to read and comprehend English and has signed the Informed Consent Form to participate in the study.
• PICC line is placed while a study observer is available and on the study site at the time of the placement.

You may not qualify if…

• Infection, bacteremia, or septicemia is known or suspected.
• Body size is insufficient to accommodate the size of the implanted device.
• Known or is suspected to be allergic to materials contained in the device. Materials in the device include polyurethane, stainless steel, polyimide, silicone, polytetrafluorine (PTFE), and nickle titanium.
• Past irradiation of prospective insertion site.
• Previous episodes of venous thrombosis or vascular surgical procedures at the prospective placement site.
• Local tissue factors will prevent proper device stabilization and/or access.
• Under the age of 22.
• Receiving the PICC as a replacement with an over-the-wire exchange.
• Pregnant or lactating.
• Anatomical irregularities (structural and vascular of the central venous system) which may compromise catheter insertion in both the primary arm and contralateral arm.
• Previously enrolled in this clinical study or is participating in another clinical study that is contraindicative to the treatment or outcomes of this investigation.
• Artificial heart or heart transplant.
• Anatomical abnormalities of the central venous system.
• Atrial fibrillation or other atrial arrhythmia's in which a P wave was not consistently present on ECG.
• Clinician is unable to obtain accurate external measurement due to anatomical abnormalities or personal/medical equipment.

Where it is running

• Florida Hospital — Maitland, Florida, United States
• University of Maryland - Baltimore — Baltimore, Maryland, United States
• Peninsula Regional Medical Center — Salisbury, Maryland, United States
• Unity Hospital — Rochester, New York, United States

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