drugset / Trial / NCT01101412
Antimicrobial Solution or Saline Solution in Maintaining Catheter Patency and Preventing Catheter-Related Blood Infections in Patients With Malignancies
RandomizedParallel-groupTriple-blindSupportive care
Summary
RATIONALE: Antimicrobial solution comprising trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole, edetate calcium disodium, and ethanol may help prevent blockages and infections from forming in patients with central venous access catheters or peripheral venous catheters. PURPOSE: This randomized trial is studying an antimicrobial solution or saline solution in maintaining catheter patency and preventing catheter-related blood infections in patients with malignancies.
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Drugs
| Evaluation | Drug | Modality | Dose | Route |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Alcohol | Other / unclassified | — | Other |
| Subject | Edetate Calcium Disodium | Unknown | — | Other |
| Subject | trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole | Unknown | — | Other |