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Brief Title: Vascular Access in Cancer Patients - PICC vs PORT in a Randomized Controlled Trial.
Official Title: Vascular Access in Cancer Patients - PICC vs PORT in a Randomized Controlled Trial.
Study ID: NCT01971021
Brief Summary: As of today there is very limited scientific knowledge in whicj of the two vascular access devices (PICC-line or venous ports) that offers the lowest complicationrates in cancerpatients. The study group wants to clearify this unsolved matter by comparing the two systems. Our primary endpoint is the presens of catheter related venous thrombosis. We are also looking at all catheter related complications and patient satisfaction.
Detailed Description:
Minimum Age: 18 Years
Eligible Ages: ADULT, OLDER_ADULT
Sex: ALL
Healthy Volunteers: No
Dept of Oncology, Jönköping, , Sweden