Pediatric home-based central venous access device dressings: Medical liquid adhesive versus standard care to reduce dressing disruption: The STICKY-kids RCT protocol.
Tricia M Kleidon, Mari Takashima, Victoria Gibson et al.
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In 30 seconds
The STICKY-kids RCT is a superiority randomized controlled trial evaluating the use of medical liquid adhesive in conjunction with standard dressings for central venous access devices (CVADs) in children aged ≤18 years. The study aims to determine if this adjunctive treatment reduces dressing disruption compared to standard care alone. The primary outcome is dressing disruption requiring premature replacement or reinforcement before the scheduled 7-day change.
Key findings
- The primary outcome is dressing disruption requiring premature replacement or reinforcement before the scheduled 7-day change.
- Dressing integrity will be assessed daily, with outcomes evaluated after 7 days or following dressing change.
- Secondary outcomes include dressing dwell-time, skin adverse events, and CVAD complications.
Why it matters
Maintaining the integrity of CVAD dressings is crucial in pediatric care, especially in home settings, as dressing disruptions can lead to device failure and increased healthcare utilization. This trial could provide insights into improving patient outcomes.