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New tests could spot catheter infections without removing the tube

NCT ID NCT01249976

Diagnosis Sponsor: Assistance Publique - Hôpitaux de Paris Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested three new methods to diagnose bloodstream infections from central venous catheters in critically ill children, without removing the catheter. Researchers compared these methods to standard techniques in 148 children. The goal was to see if these tests could accurately identify infections and avoid unnecessary catheter removals.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this could help doctors diagnose catheter infections in children without needing to remove the catheter, reducing unnecessary procedures.
What could go wrong
This is a completed diagnostic study, not a treatment trial. The methods may not be accurate enough to replace current standard practices.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

148 people

The number who actually took part.

Start date

Feb 2009

Finished

Feb 2012

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

Up to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * age between 0 and 18 years. * Presence of a Central Venous Catheter for more than 48h (excepted umbilical catheter or peripherally inserted central catheters) * Presence of at least one clinical or biological sign of systemic infection * Parents are informed of the protocol and don't refuse the inclusion * Prior inclusion in this study for the same bloodstream infection Exclusion Criteria:

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Catheter-related bloodstream infection

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hôpital Necker Enfants Malades

    Paris, Île-de-France Region, 75015, France

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