Which dressing best protects skin from medical adhesive injury in ICU patients?
NCT ID NCT07697430
First seen Jul 13, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 3 times
Summary
This trial tests three ways to secure central venous catheter dressings—acrylic tape, silicone tape, or a barrier film plus acrylic tape—to see which best prevents medical adhesive-related skin injury (MARSI). Adults in a chest diseases ICU who need a central line are randomly assigned to one of the three methods. Their skin is checked regularly for up to 21 days for signs of injury like redness, blisters, or tears. The goal is to find the gentlest yet effective dressing strategy for these vulnerable patients.
What this could mean
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- Active substance
- acrylic adhesive tape, silicone adhesive tape, barrier film
- What this could lead to
- If one dressing strategy proves superior, it could reduce skin injuries for ICU patients with central lines, improving comfort and care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a single-center trial with 162 participants, so results may not apply to all hospital settings. The best strategy may still not prevent all skin injuries.
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Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University Health Practice and Research Center
RECRUITINGAfyonkarahisar, Center, 03030, Turkey (Türkiye)
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