Quick fix for chemo catheter blockages tested in new study

NCT ID NCT05100355

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested two methods to manage blocked central venous catheters (CVCs) in 92 cancer patients before chemotherapy. One method used a chest X-ray followed by a saline injection, while the other used a contrast dye injection. The goal was to see which approach allowed doctors to decide faster whether to proceed with chemo on the same day.

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 successful, this could lead to a faster, safer way to clear blocked catheters, allowing chemotherapy to start on time without unnecessary procedures.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with only 92 participants, so results may not apply to all patients. Both methods are routine, so no major breakthrough is expected.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Audrey ROLLOT

    Saint-Herblain, 44805, France

  • CH Yves Le Foll

    Saint-Brieuc, 22023, France

  • CHBA Vannes

    Vannes, 56017, France

  • CHD La Roche Sur yon

    La Roche-sur-Yon, 85925, France

  • Centre Eugène Marquis

    Rennes, 35042, France

  • Centre Hospitalier de St Malo

    St-Malo, 35400, France

  • Ch Cholet

    Cholet, 49300, France

  • Institut de Cancérologie de l'Ouest

    Angers, 49055, France

  • Institut du Cancer Sainte Catherine Avignon Provence

    Avignon, 80005, France