New device to improve intravenous therapy safety
Official title: A Pilot Study of a Novel Medical Device for Pharmacological Therapy: The SecHold Device
Run by Fundacion Miguel Servet · NCT06938750 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is testing a new device that aims to make intravenous treatments safer and more effective for patients by reducing risks like infections and catheter problems.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 1 Year and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 262 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Fundacion Miguel Servet Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Pamplona, Navarre) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 20, 2023 |
| Main results expected | January 31, 2026 |
| Study ends | September 20, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | April 22, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06938750 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are patients admitted to the intensive care unit who can provide informed consent.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with pre-existing coagulation disorders or active infections 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 study focuses on validating a novel fixative device designed to enhance the safety and effectiveness of intravenous therapies. A multidisciplinary team has collaborated to create this device, which aims to reduce complications associated with vascular access and catheter use. The device allows for better control and identification of the pharmacological therapies administered to patients, potentially minimizing risks such as catheter malfunction and infection.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this device could significantly reduce complications related to intravenous therapy, improving patient outcomes in critical care settings.
How similar studies have gone: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific device represents a novel intervention in the field of vascular access management.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * patients admitted to the intensive care unit * patients with authorization to take part in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with pre-existing medical conditions: Patients with diseases affecting coagulation, such as hemophilia or thrombocytopathies, could be excluded. * Active infection patients: Any patient with vascular access site infections or systemic infections may be excluded to avoid complications. * Inability to give informed consent: Patients who are unable to understand or consent to participate in the study.
Where it's running
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Hospital Universitario de Navarra
Pamplona, Navarre, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Marta M Ferraz-Torres, PHD — Fundación Miguel Servet
- Study coordinator: marta M FERRAZ-TORRES, PHD
- Email: marta.ferraz.torres@navarra.es
- Phone: +34628813974
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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.