Baking soda in catheters may cut infections in kids with gut failure
Disease control
Completed
This small study tested whether filling central catheters with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) when not in use could prevent infections in children with intestinal failure. Six children participated, and the study looked at how many catheter-related bloodstream infections occurr…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: Riad Rahhal • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:39 UTC