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Vascular Access ComplicationNCT01943474

AccuCath Guidewire Intravenous (IV) Device Versus Conventional IV Catheter In General Nursing Use

A study testing AccuCath IV Catheter Device and Conventional IV Catheter Device in people with Vascular Access Complication, run by C. R. Bard at 1 site in United States.

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Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

The study will test a hypothesis that the AccuCath™ System will have a higher rate of successful first attempt peripheral intravenous (IV) placement, higher completion of therapy, fewer complications, longer dwell times, and higher user satisfaction compared to conventional IV catheters. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 to 89 years
Conditions the study is for
Vascular Access Complication
What is being tested?
AccuCath IV Catheter Device and Conventional IV Catheter Device
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
248 participants
Where
1 siteUnited States
Study dates
Apr 2013to Oct 2013
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
Yes, posted in the registrySummary in the doctors' view

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 18 to 89 years
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Male or female, age ≥ 18 years or ≤ 89 years old;
  • Capable and willing to give informed consent;
  • English speaking;
  • Acceptable candidate for an elective, non-emergent peripheral intravenous (PIV) catheter placement as determined by ordering physician;
  • Admitted to study inpatient unit.

Who cannot join

  • Male or female, < 18 years old or > 89 years old;
  • Requirement for emergent IV placement (patient's condition would be compromised if there is a delay in IV placement);
  • Previous venous grafts or surgery at the target vessel access site;
  • Currently involved in other investigational clinical trials (unless permission is granted by other study principal investigator [PI]);
  • Females who are pregnant, planning to become pregnant within 3 months of the procedure, or lactating.

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

United States1 site
  • University Hospitals Case Medical Center

    Cleveland, Ohio, 44106

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About this study

Official title: The AccuCath Intravenous Catheter System With Retractable Coiled Tip Guidewire and Conventional Peripheral Intravenous Catheters: A Prospective, Randomized, Controlled Comparison by General Hospital Nursing Staff

The study will test a hypothesis that the AccuCath™ System will have a higher rate of successful first attempt peripheral intravenous (IV) placement, higher completion of therapy, fewer complications, longer dwell times, and higher user satisfaction compared to conventional IV catheters.

Read the detailed description

This study is designed to evaluate user/physician preference as it relates to use of a 510(k) cleared vascular access and catheter device compared with conventional needle/catheter vascular access devices, in terms of first stick success rates, dwell time, device-related vascular complications and adverse events and overall user and patient satisfaction. As noted above, the study is designed to formally test the hypothesis that the AccuCath™ System will exhibit superiority in terms of the rate of successful first attempt peripheral IV placement, higher completion of therapy, fewer complications, longer dwell times and higher user satisfaction compared to conventional intravenous catheters.

Being tested
AccuCath IV Catheter Device, Conventional IV Catheter Device
Keywords
IV Catheter comparison, AccuCath versus Conventional IV Catheters, IV Catheter Study, IV Catheter User Preference Comparison, First Attempt Success Rate for IV Catheters, AccuCath Device Performance, Complication Rates for IV Catheters, Average Dwell Time for IV Catheters, Patient Satisfaction with IV Catheters, Clinician Satisfaction with AccuCath Device Performance

What participants receive

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

  • AccuCath IV Catheter DeviceDevice

    Also called Rapid Intravascular Start System (RIVS), AccuCath System, AccuCath IV device, AccuCath

    Vascular access and indwelling catheter placement via study device for infusion of fluids and removal of blood samples.

  • Conventional IV Catheter DeviceDevice

    Also called Insyte Autoguard, Insyte Autoguard PIV, Insyte Autoguard IV Catheter, Insyte Autoguard IV device

    Vascular access and indwelling catheter placement via control device for infusion of fluids and removal of blood samples.

Study groups in NCT01943474
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
AccuCath IV Catheter DeviceExperimentalAccuCath IV Catheter System will be used for IV therapy during inpatient stay. Intervention includes vascular access, fluid infusion, and blood sample removal
Receives: Device: AccuCath IV Catheter Device
Conventional IV Catheter DeviceActive comparatorConventional IV catheter (current catheter) will be used for IV therapy during inpatient stay. Intervention includes vascular access, fluid infusion, and blood sample removal
Receives: Device: Conventional IV Catheter Device

What is being measured

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

  1. First Attempt Success Rate With Peripheral IV Catheter Placement

    The primary outcomes measure is to observe first attempt success rate in patients requiring peripheral IV access by documenting the number of catheter attempts (each new catheter) required to complete successful peripheral IV placement.

    Measured: At catheter placement, an expected average of 10 minutes

Secondary outcomes (8)
  1. Completion of IV Therapy

    Completion of IV therapy will measure whether the catheter remained in place for the duration of required intravenous treatment during the inpatient stay (~ up to 7 days).

    Measured: Study exit/At catheter removal (~ up to 7 days)

  2. Complications of Peripheral IV Therapy

    Will measure the rate of observed (anticipated) complications of IV therapy - infection, occlusion, infiltration, extravasation, phlebitis, dislodgement, leaking/bleeding at site, patient complaints of pain without other identifiable cause, and other (~ up to 7 days).

    Measured: From during to post IV catheter placement up to study exit (~ up to 7 days)

  3. Catheter Dwell Time

    Will measure total catheter dwell time to the nearest hour (total time in hours for functioning catheter) ~ up to 7 days.

    Measured: Study Exit/At catheter removal (~ up to 7 days)

  4. Patient Satisfaction At Insertion

    Will survey patients regarding satisfaction with catheter insertion using a 5-point Likert scale. 5 - Very satisfied, 4 - Somewhat satisfied, 3 - Neutral, 2 - Somewhat unsatisfied, 1 - Very unsatisfied. 3 and above are considered positive. 2 and below are considered negative.

    Measured: At catheter insertion, initial 3-15 minutes after insertion procedure completed.

  5. Clinician Satisfaction

    Will measure clinician satisfaction of the AccuCath IV device via a 5 point Likert scale survey based on overall catheter performance during experience and use. 5 - Very satisfied, 4 - Somewhat satisfied, 3 - Neutral, 2 - Somewhat unsatisfied, 1 - Very unsatisfied. 3 and above are considered positive. 2 and below are considered negative.

    Measured: At completion of study after all patients have been enrolled (approximately 6 months from study initiation)

  6. Adverse Events

    Will measure the number and severity of adverse events associated with peripheral IV initiation and indwelling catheter time (anticipated to be similar in both groups). This period will generally include up to 7 days of total IV dwell time.

    Measured: During and post IV catheter placement until study exit (maximum of 6 months).

  7. Patient Satisfaction Comfort Comparison

    Patient satisfaction with comfort of IV insertion compared to most recent previous IV insertion using a 5-point Likert scale. 5 - Very satisfied, 4 - Somewhat satisfied, 3 - Neutral, 2 - Somewhat unsatisfied, 1 - Very unsatisfied. 3 and above are considered positive. 2 and below are considered negative.

    Measured: Immediately after catheter insertion, within the first 3-15 minutes of insertion procedure.

  8. Patient Satisfaction With Overall IV Performance

    Patient satisfaction with overall IV performance at IV removal using a 5-point Likert scale. 5 - Very satisfied, 4 - Somewhat satisfied, 3 - Neutral, 2 - Somewhat unsatisfied, 1 - Very unsatisfied. 3 and above are considered positive. 2 and below are considered negative.

    Measured: At IV removal (usually after 1-7 days of IV dwell time)

Timeline

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

  1. First posted17 Sep 2013 (estimated)
  2. Study startApr 2013
  3. Primary completionOct 2013
  4. Study completionOct 2013

Resources

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
Treatment
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Masking
None (open label)
Enrolment
248 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT01943474
Sponsor's protocol ID
DDVP-001/VPW-STP-00004
Status last verified
Jan 2017
First submitted
8 Apr 2013
Last updated
9 Mar 2017
Data monitoring committee
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing AccuCath IV Catheter Device and Conventional IV Catheter Device in people with Vascular Access Complication, run by C. R. Bard 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 5 inclusion and 5 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: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 9 Mar 2017. 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. 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?

Yes. Results are posted in the registry (first posted 9 Mar 2017). A summary is in the For doctors view, and the full results are on ClinicalTrials.gov.

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

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

First Attempt Success Rate With Peripheral IV Catheter Placement (time frame: At catheter placement, an expected average of 10 minutes). 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 9 Mar 2017.

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