Status:

WITHDRAWN

Study of Sodium Bicarbonate in Restoring Blocked Catheters

Lead Sponsor:

University Health Network, Toronto

Conditions:

Cancer

Central Venous Catheterization

Eligibility:

All Genders

18+ years

Phase:

PHASE2

Brief Summary

This is a study looking at the use of sodium bicarbonate to restore the flow of blocked central line devices in patients with blood cancers. Central line devices uses thin tubes that are placed into ...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Hematology patients with indwelling CVC/PICC line.
  • Patients continuing to receive chemotherapy treatment for consolidation, intensification and maintenance regimens in hematological malignancies such as in acute leukemia, lymphoma, myelodysplastic syndrome, supportive care measures using blood products, ongoing anti-infective treatments, and nutrition.
  • Patients whose CVC/PICC line becomes obstructed during routine care are being identified and presented to attending physician and pharmacist.
  • Mechanical obstruction having been ruled out by visual inspection and manipulation of the patient's posture or extremities or both.

Exclusion

  • Patients with hemodialysis line occlusions
  • Anyone with documentation of prior history of alteplase allergy or hypersensitivity reactions

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

June 1 2020

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

September 2 2021

Estimated Enrollment :

Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT03348826

Start Date

June 1 2020

End Date

September 2 2021

Last Update

September 16 2020

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Princess Margaret Cancer Centre

Toronto, Ontario, Canada, M5G 2M9