Alcohol lock may shield dialysis patients from deadly infections
NCT ID NCT00875069
First seen May 20, 2026 · Last updated May 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether filling dialysis catheters with a 60% ethanol (alcohol) solution could prevent serious infections in critically ill patients with acute kidney failure. Over 1,400 adults in intensive care units took part, receiving either the ethanol lock or a placebo. The goal was to see if this simple approach reduces catheter-related bloodstream infections during their ICU stay.
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CHU Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, 63003, France
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