Doctors investigate if minor vein clots in catheter infections are a big deal
NCT ID NCT07388381
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at 150 hospital patients who get a bloodstream infection from a long-term arm catheter (PICC or Midline). It checks whether having a superficial (surface) vein clot along with the infection leads to worse outcomes, like the infection coming back or spreading. The goal is to help doctors decide if these clots should be treated like more serious deep vein clots or not.
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 clarify whether doctors need to treat superficial vein clots differently during catheter infections, potentially simplifying care.
- What could go wrong
- This is an observational study, not a treatment trial, so it won't directly test a new therapy. Results may not apply to all patients or settings.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHU de NICE
RECRUITINGNice, CHU de Nice, 06200, France
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