Blood Sampling Functionality of Extended Dwell Catheters

Completed · Not applicable

Conditions studied: IV Catheter-Related Infection or Complication, Vascular Access Complication, Peripheral Venous Access

In brief

The purpose of this study is to compare upper arm versus forearm Extended Dwell Catheter (EDC) placement for blood sampling functionality. EDC is an alternative to peripheral Intravenous (IVs) especially during prolonged hospital stays. EDCs are generally placed using ultrasound for guidance and are commonly placed in any of 3 veins in the arm. They can be inserted above or below the antecubital fossa (the bend of the elbow). These catheters can be left for up to 30 days and don't fail as quickly when compared to peripheral IVs.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT04409418

Run by

Corewell Health East

People needed

100

Starts

2021-06-23

Expected to finish

2023-09-30

Last updated by the study team

2024-11-15

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may not qualify if…

• Patients will be excluded if:
• Multiple lumens required
• Functional vascular access device exists proximal to the targeted area of insertion. This does not include superficial non-ultrasound guided peripheral IVs.
• Upper extremity cannot be accessed due to a coexisting medical condition
• Cognitively impaired

Where it is running

• Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak — Royal Oak, Michigan, United States

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