Description Module
The Description Module contains narrative descriptions of the clinical trial, including a brief summary and detailed description. These descriptions provide important information about the study's purpose, methodology, and key details in language accessible to both researchers and the general public.
Description Module path is as follows:
Study -> Protocol Section -> Description Module
Description Module
Ignite Creation Date:
2025-12-25 @ 4:09 AM
Ignite Modification Date:
2025-12-25 @ 4:09 AM
NCT ID:
NCT03406520
Brief Summary:
The purpose of the study is to evaluate the efficacy and safety of chlorhexidine-impregnated disk in preventing catheter exit-site infection in peritoneal dialysis patients
Detailed Description:
The primary aim of the study is to examine the exit-site infection rate in patients using chlorhexidine-impregnated dressing.
The participant will be followed up at 2, 6, 12, 24, 36 and 52 weeks of study and during each visit the catheter exit-site will be examined by one of the investigators for any sign of infection or allergic reaction, and questionnaires about satisfaction with use of study material (biopatch) will be asked by a study team member at the 12 week visit of the study. Each participant will be followed up for one year.
Study:
NCT03406520
Study Brief:
Protocol Section:
NCT03406520