Central Catheters Used for Chemotherapy in Women With Breast Cancer
Status:
Completed
Trial end date:
2021-02-01
Target enrollment:
Participant gender:
Summary
The overall aim of this study is to evaluate two different central venous lines, PICC-lines
(PICC) and subcutaneous venous access ports (SVAP) used for chemotherapy in women with breast
cancer. The study will compare complications, material wear of the catheters used, patients'-
and health care professionals' experiences, and costs. The study will give knowledge about
which central venous access that is the most advantageous regarding adjuvant chemotherapy for
women with breast cancer in the aspects of safety, quality of care, and quality of life.
Phase:
N/A
Details
Lead Sponsor:
Swedish Red Cross University College
Collaborators:
Karolinska Institutet Karolinska University Hospital KTH Royal Institute of Technology Norwegian University of Science and Technology Stockholm South General Hospital