Examining biofilm in arterial catheters in ICU patients
Official title: Structural and Microbiological Characterization of Arterial Catheter Biofilm in ICU's Patients Using Optical Coherence Tomography
Run by Centre Hospitalier William Morey - Chalon sur Saône · NCT06838598 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at the germs that build up on arterial catheters in ICU patients to see how they might cause infections and find better ways to prevent them.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 60 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Centre Hospitalier William Morey - Chalon sur Saône Academic / other |
| Locations | 2 sites (Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté and 1 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 3, 2024 |
| Main results expected | November 2027 |
| Study ends | December 2027 |
| Registry record updated | March 18, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06838598 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are ICU patients over 18 years old who have an arterial catheter in place.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who are unable to provide consent or have had their arterial catheter removed outside of standard procedures may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to characterize the structural and microbiological aspects of biofilm that forms on arterial catheters used in ICU patients. By utilizing optical coherence tomography, the researchers will gather data to understand the relationship between biofilm formation and the incidence of bacteremias associated with these vascular devices. The goal is to provide insights that could lead to improved prevention strategies or targeted treatments for infections related to arterial catheters.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to better prevention and treatment strategies for bacteremias in ICU patients.
How similar studies have gone: While the approach of using optical coherence tomography for biofilm characterization is innovative, there is limited clinical data documenting its success in similar studies.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patient or relative informed of the study and having declared their non-objection * Patient over 18 years old * Patient hospitalized in ICU with an arterial catheter Exclusion Criteria: * Patient unable to express consent * Patient whose collection of the arterial catheter is impossible or for whom storage at 4°C is impossible * Patient with arterial catheter removed outside the usual procedure of the ICU * Patient admitted in ICU with an arterial catheter already in place
Where it's running
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CHU Dijon Bourgogne
Dijon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France Recruiting -
CH Macon
Mâcon, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Florian PERRAUD
- Email: florian.perraud@ch-chalon.fr
- Phone: 06 78 58 85 19
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.