New cap aims to stop deadly infections in dialysis patients

NCT ID NCT07019610

First seen Feb 28, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 12 times

Summary

This study tests whether a special cap containing chlorhexidine can prevent serious bloodstream infections in people receiving hemodialysis through a central line. About 60 adults with kidney failure will be randomly assigned to use either the standard cap or the new chlorhexidine cap. The main goals are to see if the study is feasible and if the new cap reduces infection rates.

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Contacts and locations

Study contacts

  • Contact

    Phone: •••-•••-•••• Email: •••••@•••••

Locations

  • Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital

    Herston, Queensland, 4029, Australia

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