A Multi-Centered, Two-Arm, Randomized Study Comparing the Effects of AAT-023 (Zuragen) Solution, and Heparin on the Incidence of Catheter Related Blood Stream Infections in Tunneled Chronic Central Venous Catheters for Dialysis

NCT00628680 · Status: UNKNOWN · Phase: PHASE3 · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 415

Last updated 2008-03-05

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Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine if AAT-023 (Zuragen) solution is superior to Heparin in preventing Catheter Related Blood Stream Infections for End Stage Renal Disease patients.

Conditions

Interventions

DEVICE

AAT-023 solution (Zuragen)

Amount equal to the catheter lumen plus 0.3mL. Three times per week (after each Hemodialysis) for 26 weeks

DRUG

Heparin

Hepaarin 5000 units diluted with normal saline to the exact catheter lumen volume.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ash Access Technology

    lead INDUSTRY

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2006-07-31
Primary Completion
2008-07-31

Countries

  • United States

Study Locations

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