A Randomised Controlled Trial of Taurolidine With Heparin for Prevention of Recurrence of Catheter Related Bacteraemia in Haemodialysis Patients.

NCT01243710 Phase 4 COMPLETED

The purpose of this study is to determine whether taurolidine with heparin locking solution prevents recurrence of central venous catheter related blood stream infections in haemodialysis patients.

Details

Lead sponsor	Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust
Phase	Phase 4
Status	COMPLETED
Enrolment	27
Start date	2010-08
Completion	2012-12

Conditions

• Renal Dialysis
• Catheter-Related Infections

Interventions

• Taurolidine with heparin (500 units/ ml)

Primary outcomes

• Duration of bacteraemia-free catheter survival — Catheter survival measured up to six months from enrollment date.

Countries

United Kingdom