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PD Catheter Survival: Modified Percutaneous vs Moncrief-Popovich
Sponsor: Hospital Civil de Guadalajara
Summary
Peritoneal dialysis (PD) catheter placement technique may affect catheter survival, functionality and infection risk. The Moncrief-Popovich (subcutaneous burying or embedding) technique was developed to reduce exit-site/tunnel infections during the interval between insertion and first use. Objective: Compare PD catheter survival, functionality and complication rates between conventional modified percutaneous placement and Moncrief-Popovich in adults initiating planned PD. Brief methods: Prospective, randomized, parallel-arm study enrolling adult CKD patients scheduled for planned PD initiation and catheter placement at Hospital Civil de Guadalajara between Jan 2024 and Dec 2025. Patients randomized 1:1 to conventional modified percutaneous placement group or Moncrief-Popovich buried catheter group. Primary outcome is catheter survival/functionality during follow-up. Secondary outcomes include infectious and mechanical complications, peritonitis incidence, and need to change dialysis modality.
Official title: Catheter Survival and Functionality of Peritoneal Dialysis Catheters Placed by Conventional Modified Percutaneous Technique Versus Moncrief-Popovich Technique in Adults With Chronic Kidney Disease
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
60
Start Date
2024-01-01
Completion Date
2026-06
Last Updated
2026-03-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Embedded Peritoneal catheter placement
Peritoneal dialysis catheter placement using Moncrief-Popovich Technique performed by nephrologist
Modified Percutaneous PD catheter placement
Peritoneal dialysis catheter placed at bedside using conventional modified percutaneous technique, catheter tunneled and externalized per standard protocol; catheter used following standard healing period and center procedures performed by nephrologist.
Locations (1)
Hospital Civil de Guadalajara "Fray Antonio Alcalde"
Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico