Hospital algorithm aims to cut IV catheter mishaps in 30,000 patients
NCT ID NCT06433739
First seen Jan 09, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 21 times
Summary
This completed study looked at whether using a standard algorithm to choose the right peripheral IV catheter reduces complications like infections or blockages. Researchers reviewed records from 30,000 hospitalized adults in acute care units. The goal is to see if correct catheter selection leads to fewer removals due to problems.
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Locations
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Consorci Sanitari Alt Penedes i Garraf
Sant Pere de Ribes, Barcelona, 08810, Spain
What this could mean
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Active substance
standardized algorithm for selecting peripheral venous catheters
What this could lead to
If successful, this could lead to a simple tool that helps nurses pick the right IV catheter, reducing painful complications like infections or blockages for hospitalized patients.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a controlled experiment, so it can't prove cause and effect. The algorithm may not work as well in other hospitals or patient groups.
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The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.