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Line Insertion SiteNCT01893060

Umbilical Cord Care for the Prevention of Colonization

A study testing Povidone-Iodine, Chlorhexidine gluconate and Pluronic Cream in people with Line Insertion Site and Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI), run by University of Virginia at 1 site in United States.

Unknown status

Status not confirmed. The sponsor has not verified this record for over two years, so it may be out of date.

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Trial summary

Umbilical catheters are necessary for many infants admitted to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU)and utilized when indicated for up to 7 to 14 days. Bacterial colonization can occur at the umbilical stump and potentially lead to serious bloodstream infections (BSIs). Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages Up to 7 days
What is being tested?
Povidone-Iodine, Chlorhexidine gluconate and Pluronic Cream
Could I receive a placebo?
Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
How many people
100 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Jul 2013to Jul 2014
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages Up to 7 days
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Child

Who may be able to join

  • ≤7 days of life
  • Umbilical line(s) in place (Umbilical arterial catheter=UAC and/or Umbilical venous catheter=UVC)

Who cannot join

  • Not meeting inclusion criteria

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

David A Kaufman, MD contact

434-924-9114

dak4r@virginia.edu

Amy E Blackman, BSN contact

434-982-0263

as5v@virginia.edu

United States1 site, 1 recruiting
  • University of Virginia HealthSystem

    Charlottesville, Virginia, 22932

    David A Kaufman, MD, 434-924-5428, dak4r@virginia.edu

    Amy E. Blackman, MD, 434-982-0263, as5v@virginia.edu

    Recruiting

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About this study

Umbilical catheters are necessary for many infants admitted to the Newborn Intensive Care Unit (NICU)and utilized when indicated for up to 7 to 14 days. Bacterial colonization can occur at the umbilical stump and potentially lead to serious bloodstream infections (BSIs). This study is a prospective, randomized controlled feasibility trial to evaluate three types of hygiene products on umbilical line stumps, on the effect of line colonization and subsequent infections. Infants admitted to the NICU with an umbilical line(s) will be randomized into one of four study groups, three products against standard of care (no product). The three products that will be evaluated are currently being used in different capacities for skin care in the University of Virginia (UVA) NICU. The study hypothesizes that twice daily topical application of 1 or more antiseptic to the top of the umbilical stump will decrease colonization of the umbilical stump while umbilical lines are in place.

Read the detailed description

Umbilical catheter associated infections are higher (4.4 vs. 3.4 CLABSIs per 1000 line days) than other central lines such as peripherally inserted central catheters (PICCs) and surgically placed central venous lines (CVL) in the NICU. (www.CDC.gov - NSHN 2010 Report). Routine care of the skin entry site (e.g. central line dressing care) is standard for other central lines, but there is no standard for care of the umbilical stump while umbilical lines are in place.

In a pilot study to evaluate the relationship of umbilical stump colonization with gestational age, the number of days the catheter was in place, and the type of organisms, colonization was detected in 78% of patients. There was a direct correlation with colonization and line days as well as an inverse relationship with lower gestational age.

This pilot data supported the need for the study of interventions to reduce umbilical stump colonization, which may help decrease blood stream infections (BSIs) associated with umbilical lines in the NICU. The proposed study will evaluate feasibility of twice daily product application.

Being tested
Povidone-Iodine, Chlorhexidine gluconate, Pluronic Cream, control
Keywords
Prematurity, Central line care, Umbilical line colonization, Colonization, Newborn Intensive Care Unit, Neonatal Intensive Care Unit
Medical subject headings
Premature Birth

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Povidone-IodineDrug

    Also called Betadine

    Povidone-Iodine, USP, Swabstick Singles, applied twice a day to cord stump while umbilical line(s) are in place

  • Chlorhexidine gluconateDrug

    Also called ChloraPrep®

    Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% w/v; 70% Isopropyl Alcohol v/v Swabstick Single, applied twice a day to cord stump while umbilical line(s) are in place

  • Pluronic CreamDrug

    Also called Pluronic Gel, Pluronic

    Pluronic cream - (F68, Polymyxin, Nystatin, Nitrofurantoin )applied twice a day to cord stump while umbilical line(s) are in place

  • controlOther

    Also called Sham control

    No product is applied to cord stump while umbilical line(s) are in place. This is the current standard of care at UVA.

Study groups in NCT01893060
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Povidone-IodineExperimentalUmbilical stump care. Povidone-Iodine, USP, Swabstick Singles, applied twice a day to cord stump while umbilical line(s) are in place
Receives: Drug: Povidone-Iodine
ChlorhexidineExperimentalUmbilical stump care. ChloraPrep® Chlorhexidine Gluconate 2% w/v; 70% Isopropyl Alcohol v/v Swabstick Single, applied twice a day to cord stump while umbilical line(s) are in place
Receives: Drug: Chlorhexidine gluconate
Pluronic CreamExperimentalUmbilical stump care. Pluronic gel - (F68, Polymyxin, Nystatin, Nitrofurantoin), applied twice a day to cord stump while umbilical line(s) are in place
Receives: Drug: Pluronic Cream
ControlSham comparatorNo product is applied to cord stump while umbilical line(s) are in place. This is the current standard of care at UVA.
Receives: Other: control

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Colonization of umbilical stump

    Measured: While umbilical lines are in place, average of 7 days

Secondary outcomes (2)
  1. Late-onset infection

    Late-onset infections include BSI, urinary tract infection (UTI), and meningitis. Catheter associated blood stream infections (CLABSI) for this study will be defined as growth in 1 or more blood cultures of any organism including CONS during or within 48-72 hours of having a central line in place, with signs and symptoms of sepsis, and treated for 7 days. Additionally we will compare the CDC definition of CLABSI between groups, and length of stay (LOS).

    Measured: up to 120 days of life, transfer, death or discharge from NICU

  2. Contact dermatitis of cord or skin base

    Measured: while lines are in place, average of 7 days

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted8 Jul 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startJul 2013
  3. Primary completionMay 2014 (estimated)
  4. Study completionJul 2014 (estimated)

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Prevention
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
100 participants (estimated)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01893060
Sponsor's protocol ID
16859
Status last verified
Aug 2013
First submitted
20 Jun 2013
Last updated
2 Aug 2013
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Povidone-Iodine, Chlorhexidine gluconate and Pluronic Cream in people with Line Insertion Site and Central Line-associated Bloodstream Infection (CLABSI), run by University of Virginia at 1 site in United States.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 2 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: status not confirmed, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Aug 2013. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in United States. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

Results are not available in the source record.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

Contact David A Kaufman, MD (434-924-9114, dak4r@virginia.edu), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Colonization of umbilical stump (time frame: While umbilical lines are in place, average of 7 days). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Aug 2013.

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