Where is safer for dialysis catheters: ER or dialysis unit?

NCT ID NCT07645365

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Antalya Health Sciences University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study looked at 398 adults who needed a temporary dialysis catheter, comparing those who got it in the emergency department versus those who got it in the dialysis unit. Researchers tracked infections and blood clots in the catheter for 10 days after placement. The goal is to see if one location leads to fewer complications, which could guide hospital practices.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

What this could lead to: If this study finds a clear difference in complication rates, it could help hospitals decide the safest place to insert dialysis catheters.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a controlled experiment, so it can only show links, not prove cause and effect. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

acute kidney injury Catheter-Related Infections Emergencies

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ACUTE KIDNEY FAILURE CATHETER THROMBOSIS CATHETER-RELATED INFECTIONS HEMODIALYSIS CATHETER COMPLICATION HEMODIALYSIS VASCULAR ACCESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

University of Health Sciences, Antalya Training and Research Hospital

Antalya, konyaaltı, 07100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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