C. R. Bard
Clinical trials sponsored by C. R. Bard, explained in plain language.
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New stent aims to reduce repeat surgeries for dialysis patients
Disease control CompletedThis study collected real-world data on a special stent graft used to treat narrowed blood vessels in the arm of people on dialysis. It involved 100 participants with a specific type of dialysis access called an arteriovenous fistula. The goal was to see how safe and effective th…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Apr 02, 2026 02:11 UTC
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New balloon coated with drug tested to keep leg arteries open
Disease control CompletedThis early study tested the safety and performance of a special balloon coated with the drug sirolimus. The balloon is used to open narrowed arteries in the leg (femoropopliteal arteries) in patients with peripheral artery disease. The goal was to see if the drug-coated balloon c…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:12 UTC
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Needle-Free fistula: new device could make dialysis access easier
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a medical device called the FLEX System that creates dialysis access without major surgery. The device makes a connection between an artery and vein through a small needle puncture instead of an open surgical cut. Researchers followed 80 kidney failure patients …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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New device aims to make kidney dialysis safer and more reliable
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a medical device called FLEX-1 that helps create better connections for dialysis treatment in patients with advanced kidney disease. Researchers wanted to see if this device was safe and effective for creating the blood vessel access needed for regular dialysis …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:29 UTC
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Silver-Lined tube aims to seal leaky lungs in cancer patients
Disease control CompletedThis study tested whether a new catheter coated with silver nitrate was better than a standard catheter at managing recurrent, symptom-causing fluid buildup around the lungs (malignant pleural effusion) in cancer patients. The main goal was to see if the new catheter could help t…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 18, 2026 14:40 UTC
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New device tested to simplify dialysis access surgery
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a medical device called the everlinQ System, which creates a connection between an artery and a vein for patients who need dialysis. The goal was to see if using a different vein location could make the procedure easier or more successful. Researchers followed 2…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:27 UTC
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New device aims to make dialysis easier for kidney patients
Disease control CompletedThis small study tested a medical device designed to create a better connection for dialysis treatment in patients with advanced kidney disease. Researchers wanted to see if the device was safe and effective at creating what's called an arteriovenous fistula, which is a surgical …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 12, 2026 13:51 UTC
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New device aims to simplify Life-Saving dialysis access
Disease control CompletedThis study tested a device called the everlinQ System, which is used to create a connection between an artery and a vein for patients who need regular dialysis due to kidney failure. The goal was to see if this less invasive method could successfully create a usable access point …
Phase: NA • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Mar 10, 2026 12:53 UTC
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New surgical skin cleaner put to the test
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a new skin-cleaning product designed to kill germs before surgery. Researchers compared it to an already approved product and a plain, inactive solution (placebo) on the skin of 60 healthy volunteers. The goal was to see how well the new product reduces bacteria…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC
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New surgical wipe tested to fight germs before the knife
Prevention CompletedThis study tested a new antiseptic cloth containing octenidine to see if it was as safe and effective as a standard cloth containing chlorhexidine for cleaning skin before surgery. The goal was to prevent surgical site infections by reducing bacteria on the skin. In this small, b…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Mar 16, 2026 15:25 UTC
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New device offers hope for easing Cancer-Related breathing struggles
Symptom relief CompletedThis small, completed study tested a new type of catheter designed to help manage a painful complication of cancer. It aimed to see if the device was safe and effective at draining recurring fluid buildup around the lungs, which causes severe shortness of breath. The study involv…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:14 UTC
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Scientists test One-Wipe skin cleaner before surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to measure how well a single-use antiseptic wipe (ChloraPrep) kills bacteria on skin before surgery. It involved 27 healthy volunteers with normal skin near the test areas. Researchers compared bacteria counts on the skin before and 10 minutes after using the wip…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 31, 2026 12:11 UTC
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Wipe test: does it kill germs before the needle?
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested how well a single-use cleaning wipe kills bacteria on skin before an injection. Researchers measured bacteria levels on the skin of 25 healthy volunteers before and after using the wipe. The goal was to see if this product helps prevent infections by cleaning th…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:33 UTC
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Scientists check What's left in bandages after a week
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to measure and compare the chemical contents of three different antibacterial dressings after they were worn for 7 days. It involved 45 healthy volunteers who each wore the dressings. The main goal was to understand how much of the key antibacterial ingredient, c…
Phase: PHASE1 • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 30, 2026 14:31 UTC
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Scientists test best way to scrub germs off skin before surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested different ways to clean skin before surgery to see which method best reduces germs. Researchers compared two application techniques for ChloraPrep swabs, a liquid antibacterial soap (Hibiclens), and sterile water swabs on the abdomen and groin of 335 healthy vol…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 27, 2026 12:38 UTC
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Scientists test best way to scrub skin before surgery
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study aimed to find the best way to clean skin before surgery to reduce germs. Researchers tested two different antiseptic solutions and two different application methods (blotting vs. not blotting) on 122 healthy volunteers. They measured how well each method reduced bacter…
Phase: PHASE3 • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 25, 2026 14:08 UTC
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Teens test new urine collection devices in comfort study
Knowledge-focused CompletedThis study tested how well PureWick external catheters work for collecting urine in healthy teenagers. Researchers wanted to see if these devices effectively capture urine when placed by a healthcare professional and when teens place them themselves. Forty-three healthy adolescen…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: C. R. Bard • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Mar 23, 2026 15:19 UTC