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Baking soda in catheters may cut infections in kids with gut failure

NCT ID NCT05813535

Disease control Sponsor: Riad Rahhal Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This small study tested whether filling central catheters with sodium bicarbonate (baking soda) when not in use could prevent infections in children with intestinal failure. Six children participated, and the study looked at how many catheter-related bloodstream infections occurred. The approach is simple and inexpensive, but the tiny size means results are very preliminary.

What this could mean

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Active substance
sodium bicarbonate
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, low-cost way to reduce dangerous catheter infections in children with intestinal failure.
What could go wrong
This is a very small completed Phase 2 trial with only 6 participants, so results may not apply broadly. The approach may not prove effective in larger studies.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Phase 2

Tests whether the treatment actually works, and watches for side effects, in a larger group.

Participants

6 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Dec 2022

Finished

Mar 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

1 year to 18 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Subject fulfills diagnosis of intestinal failure with a central venous catheter in place used daily on outpatient basis for intravenous nutrition and /or intravenous hydration * Subject is less than 18 years of age at the time of study entry * Subject with history of at least 1 documented catheter related blood stream infection (verified by blood culture)

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

chronic intestinal failure Intestinal Failure

As listed by the trial registrant

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Crbsi - catheter related bloodstream infection Intestinal failure

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • University of Iowa

    Iowa City, Iowa, 52242, United States

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