French ICUs waste how much? study reveals drug residue problem
NCT ID NCT05553054
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jul 08, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study looked at how much intravenous (IV) medication is wasted in intensive care units (ICUs) across France. Researchers measured the amount of prepared but unused drugs thrown away, which can harm the environment. Over 1,000 patients took part, and the goal was to find ways to reduce waste and improve practices.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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1,066 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Nov 2022
- Finished
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Mar 2023
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult patients hospitalized in intensive care units during the 24 hours of data collection.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adult patients hospitalized in intensive care units during the 24 hours of data collection. Exclusion Criteria: * Patient's opposition to participate in the study or patient family opposition if the patient is not able to be informed.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.
Contacts and locations
Locations
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CHRU de Brest
Brest, Finistère, 29609, France
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CHRU de Strasbourg
Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, 67098, France
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CHRU de Tours
Chambray-lès-Tours, Indre-et-Loire, 37170, France
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CHU Dupuytren
Limoges, 87042, France
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CHU Félix-Guyon
Saint-Denis, Réunion, 97400, France
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CHU d'Amiens
Amiens, Somme, 80054, France
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CHU d'Angers
Angers, Maine-et-Loire, 49100, France
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CHU de Besançon
Besançon, Doubs, 25000, France
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CHU de Bordeaux - Hôpital Pellegrin
Bordeaux, Gironde, 33076, France
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CHU de Clermont-Ferrand
Clermont-Ferrand, Puy-de-Dôme, 63003, France
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CHU de Grenoble
La Tronche, Isère, 38700, France
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CHU de Lille - Hôpital Huriez
Lille, Nord, 59037, France
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CHU de Lille - Hôpital Roger Salengro
Lille, Nord, 59037, France
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CHU de Nîmes
Nîmes, Gard, 30900, France
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CHU de Poitiers
Poitiers, Vienne, 86021, France
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CHU de Reims
Reims, Marne, 51100, France
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CHU de Rennes
Rennes, Ille-et-Vilaine, 35033, France
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CHU de Saint-Etienne
Saint-Priest-en-Jarez, Pays de la Loire Region, 42270, France
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CHU de Toulouse - Hôpital Purpan
Toulouse, Haute Garonne, 31059, France
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CHU de Toulouse - Hôpital Rangueil
Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, 31059, France
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CHU de la Réunion
Saint-Pierre, Réunion, 97410, France
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Centre Hospitalier Bretagne Atlantique de Vannes
Vannes, Morbihan, 56017, France
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Centre Hospitalier Emile Roux
Le Puy-en-Velay, Haute-Loire, 43000, France
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Centre Hospitalier Mémorial de Saint-Lô
Saint-Lô, Manche, 50000, France
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Centre Hospitalier Princesse Grace
Monaco, 98000, Monaco
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Centre Hospitalier Simone Veil
Blois, Loir-et-Cher, 41000, France
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Centre Hospitalier Victor Dupouy
Argenteuil, Val d'Oise, 95100, France
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Centre Hospitalier d'Aurillac
Aurillac, Cantal, 15000, France
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Centre Hospitalier d'Orléans
Orléans, Loiret, 45100, France
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Centre Hospitalier de Cahors
Cahors, Lot, 46005, France
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Centre Hospitalier de Charleville-Mezieres
Charleville-Mézières, Ardennes, 08000, France
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Centre Hospitalier de Dax
Dax, Landes, 40100, France
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Centre Hospitalier de Mayotte
Mamoudzou, 97600, Mayotte
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Centre Hospitalier de Mont-de-Marsan
Mont-de-Marsan, Landes, 40024, France
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Centre Hospitalier de Montélimar
Montélimar, Drôme, 26216, France
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Centre Hospitalier de Saint Nazaire
Saint-Nazaire, Loire-Atlantique, 44600, France
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Centre Hospitalier de Versailles
Le Chesnay, Yvelines, 78150, France
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Centre Hospitalier du Forez
Montbrison, Pays de la Loire Region, 42600, France
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Clinique Pasteur
Toulouse, Haute-Garonne, 31300, France
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Clinique Saint Augustin
Bordeaux, Gironde, 33000, France
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Clinique de la Sauvegarde
Lyon, Rhône, 69009, France
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Clinique la Croix du Sud
Quint-Fonsegrives, Haute-Garonne, 31130, France
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Grand Hôpital de l'Est Francilien
Meaux, Seine-et-Marne, 77100, France
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Groupe Hospitalier Littoral Atlantique
La Rochelle, Charente-Maritime, 17019, France
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HIA Clermont Tonnerre
Brest, Finistère, 29240, France
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HIA Percy-Clamart
Clamart, Hauts-de-Seine, 92141, France
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HIA Robert Picqué
Bordeaux, Gironde, 33140, France
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HIA Sainte Anne
Toulon, Var, 83000, France
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Hôpital Américain de Paris
Neuilly-sur-Seine, Hauts-de-Seine, 92200, France
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Hôpital Bichat
Paris, 75018, France
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Hôpital Edouard Herriot
Lyon, Rhône, 69003, France
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Hôpital Henri Mondor
Créteil, Val-de-Marne, 94000, France
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Hôpital La Pitié-Salpétrière
Paris, 75013, France
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Hôpital Lariboisière
Paris, 75010, France
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Hôpital Nord
Marseille, Bouches Du Rhône, 13015, France
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Hôpital Nord Franche-Comté
Trévenans, Territoire De Belfort, 90400, France
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Hôpital Pierre Wertheimer
Bron, Rhône, 69677, France
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Hôpital Robert Boulin
Libourne, Gironde, 33500, France
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Hôpital Sainte Musse
Toulon, Var, 83056, France
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Hôpital privé Claude Galien
Quincy-sous-Sénart, Essonne, 91480, France
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Hôpital privé d'Antony
Antony, Hauts-de-Seine, 92160, France
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