NCT07697170|Enrolling By Invitation
Frequency of Care for Peripherally Inserted Central Vascular Access In the Prevention of Marsi
ICO-MARSI
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ICO-MARSI
Sponsor study identifier
interventional
150
1 country
1
Study Start
June 10, 2026
Actual (reported)Primary Completion
October 1, 2027
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Study Completion
February 1, 2028
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This randomized controlled clinical trial evaluates the safety equivalence between weekly and biweekly dressing changes for peripherally inserted central catheters (PICC) in oncology patients receiving outpatient chemotherapy. The study will assess vascular access functionality, skin integrity including Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury (MARSI), and the incidence of catheter-related complications. A total of 150 adult patients with colon or pancreas cancer receiving chemotherapy and requiring PICC insertion will be randomized into two groups: weekly dressing changes (control group) or biweekly dressing changes every 14 days (intervention group). Participants will be followed during chemotherapy treatment for a minimum of six cycles and up to twelve sessions. Outcomes include catheter-related complications, patient satisfaction with vascular access care, and quality of life measured using the EORTC QLQ-C30 questionnaire (European Organisation for Research and Treatment of Cancer Quality of Life Questionnaire).
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February 1, 2028
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June 10, 2026
Actual (reported)June 22, 2026
Actual (reported)July 13, 2026
Actual (reported)October 1, 2027
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February 1, 2028
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Number of Participants with Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury (MARSI)
MARSI (Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury): a skin injury caused by a medical adhesive, presenting as erythema and/or any other abnormal skin manifestation (vesicle, blister, erosion, or skin tear) that persists 30 minutes after the dressing has been applied or removed (10). MARSI injury types: Erythema: redness and inflammation. Vesicle: fluid-filled sac in the outer layer of the skin \<5 mm. Blister: fluid-filled sac in the outer layer of the skin \>5 mm. Erosion: skin lesions characterized by the loss of the epidermis, the outermost layer of the skin. Skin tear: wounds in which the skin separates from its original position, often due to shear forces, friction, or blunt trauma. Evaluation method: direct observation by the nurse The patient will undergo a total follow-up period of 24 weeks (168 days), spanning from Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) insertion (Baseline) to catheter removal or completion of chemotherapy treatment (maximum 12 chemotherapy sessions).
- Control group: Baseline, every 1 week until 24 weeks or end of systemic treatment, whichever occurs first. - Intervention group: baseline, every 2 week until 24 weeks or end of systemic treatment, whichever occurs first.
Number of Participants with Catheter-related bloodstream infection
Assessment method: direct observation of warning signs (fever ≥ 38°C or hypothermia, severe chills and tachycardia, presence of purulent exudate, etc. ) by the nurse in charge of care. In cases of suspected infection, exit-site cultures and blood cultures are obtained. Diagnostic criteria: 1. Catheter-related bacteremia according to VINCAT criteria (https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/22776147/). 2. Microorganism causing the infection (only in cases of infection) The patient will undergo a total follow-up period of 24 weeks (168 days), spanning from Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) insertion (Baseline) to catheter removal or completion of chemotherapy treatment (maximum 12 chemotherapy sessions).
Patient satisfaction with vascular access care
Assessment timepoints: at Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) removal
Patient Quality of life
Assessment timepoints: baseline, 3 months, 6 months, and at Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) removal
Participants will receive standard Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) care consisting of weekly dressing replacement according to the institutional vascular access care protocol using aseptic technique. Intervention Type: Procedure Intervention Name: Weekly PICC Dressing Change
Biweekly Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) dressing change
dressing changes for peripherally inserted central catheters every week
Each 15 days dressing change for peripherally inserted central catheters
Sandra Cabrera Jaime
Badalona, Barcelona, 08916, Spain
Fumarola S, Allaway R, Callaghan R, Collier M, Downie F, Geraghty J, Kiernan S, Spratt F, Bianchi J, Bethell E, Downe A, Griffin J, Hughes M, King B, LeBlanc K, Savine L, Stubbs N, Voegeli D. Overlooked and underestimated: medical adhesive-related skin injuries. J Wound Care. 2020 Mar 1;29(Sup3c):S1-S24. doi: 10.12968/jowc.2020.29.Sup3c.S1. No abstract available.
Zhang Y, Wang S, Zhang X, Zhang W, Wang X. Incidence and Influencing Factors of Medical Adhesive-Related Skin Injury in Critically Ill Patients. Adv Skin Wound Care. 2020 May;33(5):260-266. doi: 10.1097/01.ASW.0000658584.09988.fa.
First Submitted
June 22, 2026
First Posted
July 13, 2026
Study Start
June 10, 2026
Actual (reported)Prospective, Controlled, Randomized Multicentric Study on the Management of the Vesical Catheter in Colon Surgery.
- Control group: Baseline, every 1 week until 24 weeks or end of systemic treatment, whichever occurs first. - Intervention group: baseline, every 2 week until 24 weeks or end of systemic treatment, whichever occurs first.
Number of Participants with Catheter-related thrombosis
Evaluation method: direct observation of warning signs by the nurse in charge of care (pain, erythema, edema, etc.). Diagnosed via radiology Doppler ultrasound: yes/no. Details specified: vein location, size, and anticoagulant treatment (dose and duration). The patient will undergo a total follow-up period of 24 weeks (168 days), spanning from Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) insertion (Baseline) to catheter removal or completion of chemotherapy treatment (maximum 12 chemotherapy sessions).
- Control group: Baseline, every 1 week until 24 weeks or end of systemic treatment, whichever occurs first. - Intervention group: baseline, every 2 week until 24 weeks or end of systemic treatment, whichever occurs first.
Number of Participants with Catheter obstruction
Lack of patency to normal saline or absence of reflux. Diagnostic method: aspiration and flushing of the catheter with normal saline during standard care. The patient will undergo a total follow-up period of 24 weeks (168 days), spanning from Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) insertion (Baseline) to catheter removal or completion of chemotherapy treatment (maximum 12 chemotherapy sessions).
- Control group: Baseline, every 1 week until 24 weeks or end of systemic treatment, whichever occurs first. - Intervention group: baseline, every 2 week until 24 weeks or end of systemic treatment, whichever occurs first.
Number of Participants with Catheter migration or externalization
Migration/externalization: \>4 cm outward displacement, catheter tip non-central. Diagnostic method: direct observation by the nurse in charge during care and measurement with a sterile tape measure. The patient will undergo a total follow-up period of 24 weeks (168 days), spanning from Inserted Central Catheters (PICC) insertion (Baseline) to catheter removal or completion of chemotherapy treatment (maximum 12 chemotherapy sessions).
- Control group: Baseline, every 1 week until 24 weeks or end of systemic treatment, whichever occurs first. - Intervention group: baseline, every 2 week until 24 weeks or end of systemic treatment, whichever occurs first.
peripherally inserted central catheters
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Ji F, Li D, Lyu T, Yang T, Yuan H, Huang X, Hu X. Iatrogenic skin injuries in infants admitted to neonatal intensive care units: An investigation in 22 Chinese units. J Tissue Viability. 2024 May;33(2):197-201. doi: 10.1016/j.jtv.2024.03.007. Epub 2024 Mar 27.
McNichol L, Lund C, Rosen T, Gray M. Medical adhesives and patient safety: state of the science: consensus statements for the assessment, prevention, and treatment of adhesive-related skin injuries. J Wound Ostomy Continence Nurs. 2013 Jul-Aug;40(4):365-80; quiz E1-2. doi: 10.1097/WON.0b013e3182995516.
Rabelo AL, Bordonal J, Almeida TL, Oliveira PP, Moraes JT. Medical adhesive-related skin injury in adult intensive care unit: scoping review. Rev Bras Enferm. 2022 Sep 9;75(6):e20210926. doi: 10.1590/0034-7167-2021-0926. eCollection 2022.
Marsh N, Webster J, Ullman AJ, Mihala G, Cooke M, Chopra V, Rickard CM. Peripheral intravenous catheter non-infectious complications in adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Adv Nurs. 2020 Dec;76(12):3346-3362. doi: 10.1111/jan.14565. Epub 2020 Oct 5.
Primary Completion
October 1, 2027
EstimatedPlanned date reported by the registry; this milestone is not confirmed as achieved.
Study Completion
February 1, 2028
EstimatedPlanned date reported by the registry; this milestone is not confirmed as achieved.
Last Updated
July 13, 2026
Record last verified: 2026-07
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