Safety of Extending The Routine Flushing Of Implanted Port Devices From 4 Weeks To 12

Description

Implanted port devices (IPD) play an essential role in the safe administration of cancer treatments by providing a device to safely administer caustic chemotherapy agents. The current recommended frequency of flushing the IPD per manufacturers guidelines is every 4-6 weeks. The purpose of this study is to find out if extending IPD flushes to every 12 weeks is safe and if it is just as effective as every 4 week flushing.

Conditions

Maintenance of Implanted Port Devices

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Study overview

Implanted port devices (IPD) play an essential role in the safe administration of cancer treatments by providing a device to safely administer caustic chemotherapy agents. The current recommended frequency of flushing the IPD per manufacturers guidelines is every 4-6 weeks. The purpose of this study is to find out if extending IPD flushes to every 12 weeks is safe and if it is just as effective as every 4 week flushing.

A Prospective, Randomized Study To Evaluate The Safety of Extending The Routine Flushing Of Implanted Port Devices From 4 Weeks To 12 Weeks

Safety of Extending The Routine Flushing Of Implanted Port Devices From 4 Weeks To 12

Condition
Maintenance of Implanted Port Devices
Intervention / Treatment

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Contacts and Locations

Albert Lea

Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea, Albert Lea, Minnesota, United States, 56007

Brainerd

Essentia Health St. Joseph's Medical Center, Brainerd, Minnesota, United States, 56401

Deer River

Essentia Health Deer River Clinic, Deer River, Minnesota, United States, 56636

Detroit Lakes

Essentia Health St Mary's Detroit Lakes Clinic, Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, United States, 56501

Duluth

Essentia Health Duluth Clinic, Duluth, Minnesota, United States, 55805

Fosston

Essentia Health Fosston, Fosston, Minnesota, United States, 56542

Grand Rapids

Fairview Grand Itasca Clinic & Hospital, Grand Rapids, Minnesota, United States, 55744

Hibbing

Essentia Health Hibbing Clinic, Hibbing, Minnesota, United States, 55746

Hibbing

Fairview Range Medical Center, Hibbing, Minnesota, United States, 55746

Mankato

Mayo Clinic Health System - Mankato, Mankato, Minnesota, United States, 56001

Participation Criteria

Researchers look for people who fit a certain description, called eligibility criteria. Some examples of these criteria are a person's general health condition or prior treatments.

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Eligibility Criteria

  • * Hematology/Oncology patients ≥ 18 years old with an Implanted Port Device.
  • * No planned clinical visits for at least 12 weeks.
  • * No planned need to access Implanted Port Device within next 12 weeks outside of routine flushing. Potential reasons to access can include but are not limited to lab draw, infusion, IV contrast.
  • * No planned removal of IPD within 12 weeks of registration.
  • * No Deep Vein Thrombosis or significant Implanted Port Device complication within ≤ 4 weeks of registration.
  • * Patient Implanted Port Device with documented blood return ≤ 14 days of registration.
  • * Ability to read and speak English.
  • * Able to give informed consent.
  • * Allergy to heparin
  • * Vulnerable populations: pregnant women, prisoners, mentally handicapped.

Ages Eligible for Study

18 Years to

Sexes Eligible for Study

ALL

Accepts Healthy Volunteers

No

Collaborators and Investigators

Essentia Health,

Bret Friday, MD, PhD, PRINCIPAL_INVESTIGATOR, Essentia Health

Study Record Dates

2025-12-31