New catheter device offers hope for patients with blocked veins
NCT ID NCT05050799
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study is testing a device called the Surfacer Inside-Out Access Catheter System. It is designed to help patients who have blocked veins in their upper body and cannot get a standard central line. The study will enroll 30 people and track how safely the device works and any side effects within 24 hours.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Surfacer Inside-Out Access Catheter System
What this could lead to
If successful, this device could provide a safe way to place catheters in patients with blocked upper body veins, avoiding more invasive procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early post-market study with only 30 participants. The device may not work for everyone, and there are risks like bleeding or infection.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Baylor Scott & White Heart and Vascular Hospital
RECRUITINGDallas, Texas, 75226, United States
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Emory University Hospital
RECRUITINGAtlanta, Georgia, 30322, United States
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Flow Vascular Institute
COMPLETEDPasadena, Texas, 77504, United States
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Ohio State University Hospital
RECRUITINGColumbus, Ohio, 43210, United States
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Pima Heart and Vascular
COMPLETEDTucson, Arizona, 85704, United States
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Sarasota Memorial Health Care System
RECRUITINGSarasota, Florida, 34239, United States
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Sentara Norfolk General Hospital
RECRUITINGNorfolk, Virginia, 23507, United States
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St. Mark's Hospital
RECRUITINGMillcreek, Utah, 84124, United States
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The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston
RECRUITINGHouston, Texas, 77030, United States