Effectiveness of a Needle-free Connector With Anti-reflux Technology in Reducing Complications From Long Peripheral Venous Catheters in Hospitalised Adult Patients: Randomised Clinical Trial

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Conditions studied: Vascular Access Devices, Catheters, Occlusion, Thrombosis, Randomised Controlled Trial

In brief

A study to evaluate a needle-free connector (a stopper) featuring anti-reflux technology (to prevent blood from flowing back) for catheters (polyurethane tubes inserted into a vein), with the aim of reducing complications associated with these devices: blockages, infections, pain, etc.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07519304

Run by

Hospital Arnau de Vilanova

People needed

62

Starts

2026-04-20

Expected to finish

2026-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-16

Who can join

Age: any. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• Patients requiring placement of a long peripheral venous catheter.
• Patients who have provided written informed consent.
• Patients with an expected hospital stay of ≥7 days.

You may not qualify if…

• Inability to place a long peripheral venous catheter in the upper limbs.

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