Dialysis Catheter Caps Case Feasibility Study

Overview

About this study

To evaluate the usability and acceptability of the Catheter Caps Case (C3), a newly developed sterile, end cap for dialysis catheters, among ten patients receiving hemodialysis. This information will guide future revisions of the C3 prototype.

 

Participation eligibility

Participant eligibility includes age, gender, type and stage of disease, and previous treatments or health concerns. Guidelines differ from study to study, and identify who can or cannot participate. There is no guarantee that every individual who qualifies and wants to participate in a trial will be enrolled. Contact the study team to discuss study eligibility and potential participation.

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Patients with tunneled dialysis catheter that will not be removed in the next 90 days.
  •  Patients from the home dialysis program or in-center (outpatient dialysis) patient population.
  • Patients who are age 18 years or older.

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Patient-delayed graft function (DGF)
  • Acute kidney injury patients.
  • Patients with non-tunneled catheter.
  • Allergies to the BioMed Elastic 50A Resin.

Note: Other protocol defined Inclusion/Exclusion Criteria may apply.

Eligibility last updated 10/03/2024. Questions regarding updates should be directed to the study team contact.

Participating Mayo Clinic locations

Study statuses change often. Please contact the study team for the most up-to-date information regarding possible participation.

Mayo Clinic Location Status Contact

Jacksonville, Fla.

Mayo Clinic principal investigator

Stephanie Jenkins, M.S.N., R.N., CNL

Contact us for the latest status

Contact information:

Wendi Lehman

(904) 953-8742

Lehman.Wendi@mayo.edu

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