Factors Associated With Infection Development in Epidural Catheter and Port Applications in a University Pain Clinic: A Retrospective Cohort Study
Sponsor study identifier
observational
351
1 country
1
Study Start
January 1, 2002
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
January 1, 2025
Actual (reported)Study Completion
December 1, 2025
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This retrospective observational study aims to evaluate the incidence and risk factors of infection associated with epidural catheter and port applications performed in the Pain Clinic of Mersin University Faculty of Medicine. Data from patients who underwent epidural catheter or port placement between January 2002 and January 2025 will be analyzed. Demographic data, catheter duration, insertion level, type of device, clinical indication, and microbiological culture results will be examined to determine factors influencing infection development. The study seeks to identify common pathogens and assess potential relationships between procedural characteristics and infection risk. The ultimate goal of this research is to contribute to improving infection prevention strategies and ensuring patient safety in interventional pain management practices.
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December 1, 2025
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January 1, 2002
Actual (reported)January 1, 2025
Actual (reported)November 17, 2025
Actual (reported)November 21, 2025
Actual (reported)December 1, 2025
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Incidence of Infection Associated With Epidural Catheter or Port Use
The proportion of patients who developed infection following epidural catheter or port placement, confirmed either clinically or microbiologically (positive culture from catheter tip or port site).
From date of catheter or port placement until device removal or completion of follow-up (within study period January 2002-January 2025).
Risk Factors Associated With Infection Development
Throughout the duration of catheter or port use, within the study period (January 2002-January 2025).
Patients who underwent epidural catheter insertion for pain management between January 2002 and December 2022 at the Mersin University Pain Clinic. Data include catheter duration, insertion site, indication, and culture results.
Patients who received epidural port placement for long-term analgesic management during the same period. Data include port type, indication, duration of use, and infection outcomes.
Patients treated at the Pain Clinic of Mersin University Faculty of Medicine who received epidural catheter or port applications for pain management between 2002 and 2025.
Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Department of Algology
Mersin, Mersin, 33110, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Domingues C, Goncalves L, Laranjo M, Santos T, Goncalves D, Goncalves L, Barros AC, Marrao G, Castro R, Valente E. Epidural Catheter Bacterial Colonization and Infection in a Secondary Portuguese Hospital Setting. Cureus. 2024 Oct 26;16(10):e72428. doi: 10.7759/cureus.72428. eCollection 2024 Oct.
Mesut Bakır, Assoc. Prof
Mersin University Faculty of Medicine, Pain Clinic
351 participants (actual enrollment reported by the registry).
First Submitted
November 17, 2025
First Posted
November 21, 2025
Study Start
January 1, 2002
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Primary Completion
January 1, 2025
Actual (reported)Study Completion
December 1, 2025
Estimated (date passed)This estimate has passed. The registry has not confirmed an actual date for this milestone.
Last Updated
November 21, 2025
Record last verified: 2025-10
This is a retrospective study based on de-identified patient records. No individual participant data (IPD) will be shared. Only aggregated results may be published in scientific journals.
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