Educational video for patients on home parenteral nutrition
Video Training Supplementation to Reduce the Risk of Central Venous Catheter Infection in Patients Discharged on Home Parental Nutrition
This study tests if an educational video can help new patients safely use central catheters for home parenteral nutrition and reduce the risk of infections.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 100 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | University of Chicago Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Chicago, Illinois) |
| Trial ID | NCT06169774 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This clinical trial aims to develop and assess an educational video that teaches patients how to safely handle central catheters for administering parenteral nutrition at home. Home parenteral nutrition is crucial for individuals whose digestive systems cannot absorb food, but it carries a risk of bloodstream infections. The study will evaluate the effectiveness of the video training in reducing the incidence of catheter-related bloodstream infections over a 12-month period. Participants will be those starting home parenteral nutrition for the first time and willing to self-administer their treatment.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are beginning home parenteral nutrition and are willing to self-administer it.
Not a fit: Patients who are already on home parenteral nutrition or are unable to self-administer will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could significantly reduce the risk of serious infections in patients receiving home parenteral nutrition.
How similar studies have performed: Other studies have indicated that educational interventions can effectively reduce infection rates in similar patient populations, suggesting a promising approach.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Taking home parenteral nutrition for the first time * Willing to self-administer parenteral nutrition * Age ≥ 18 yrs * Able to provide informed consent * Able speak and understand English Exclusion Criteria: * Already taking home parenteral nutrition * not willing to self-administer parenteral nutrition * Age \< 18 years-old * Unable to provide informed consent * Non-English speakers
Where this trial is running
Chicago, Illinois
- University of Chicago — Chicago, Illinois, United States (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Dejan Micic, MD — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Dejan Micic, MD
- Email: dmicic@bsd.uchicago.edu
- Phone: (773) 702-6140
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.