Investigating infections after peritoneal dialysis catheter placement

Survenue Des Infections d'Emergence après la Pose d'un catHéter de Dialyse péritonéaLE

Not applicable Interventional Centre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon · NCT04730830

This study is testing how often infections happen after placing a peritoneal dialysis catheter in patients with kidney failure to help improve care and safety.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment50 (estimated)
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
SponsorCentre Hospitalier Universitaire de Besancon Academic / other
Locations2 sites (Besançon and 1 other locations)
Trial IDNCT04730830 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This study examines the occurrence of emerging infections following the placement of a peritoneal dialysis catheter in patients with end-stage renal disease. It involves collecting data through questionnaires to assess infection rates and related factors. The research aims to improve understanding of infection risks associated with peritoneal dialysis and enhance patient care protocols. Participants will be monitored for infection development during the healing period of the catheter exit site.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates include men and women aged 18 to 80 with end-stage renal disease starting peritoneal dialysis.

Not a fit: Patients who are pregnant, legally incapacitated, or unable to understand the study's purpose may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved infection prevention strategies for patients undergoing peritoneal dialysis.

How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown a decline in PD-related infections, indicating that similar approaches may have been effective.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

* Men and women aged 18 to 80 inclusive
* Signature of informed consent
* Affiliation to a French social security scheme
* Patient with end stage renal disease starting renal replacement therapy by peritoneal dialysis in one of the participating centers

Exclusion Criteria:

* Legal incapacity or limited legal capacity
* Subject unlikely to cooperate with the study and / or weak cooperation anticipated by the investigator
* Pregnant woman
* Subject being in the period of exclusion from another study or provided for by the "national file of volunteers".
* Patient without health insurance
* Inability to understand the reasons for the study; psychiatric disorder judged by the investigator to be incompatible with inclusion in the study.

Where this trial is running

Besançon and 1 other locations

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions End Stage Renal Disease on DialysisPeritoneal DialysisRenal diseasePeritoneal dialysisEmergence infections
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