A Cross-Sectional Observational Study on Retained Drug Needle Fragments in People Who Use Intravenous Drugs

Launched by TAMPERE UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Jan 9, 2023

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ClinConnect Summary

This clinical trial is studying the issue of retained needle fragments in people who use intravenous drugs (IVD). When someone injects drugs, small pieces of the needle can sometimes break off and stay in the body, which can lead to pain, infections, and even serious complications like damage to organs. The researchers want to find out how common this problem is and what factors might increase the risk of having these needle fragments.

To participate in the study, you need to have a history of using intravenous drugs and be currently receiving treatment for drug abuse at a local health service. If you join, you will fill out a questionnaire and have X-ray imaging done to check for any retained needle fragments. This study is looking for participants of any gender who are between the ages of 18 and 74. It’s important to know that if you are pregnant or do not meet the inclusion criteria, you won't be able to participate. By taking part in this research, you will help provide valuable information that could benefit others in similar situations.

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Eligibility criteria

• Inclusion Criteria:
• • History of intravenous drug use
• • Current treatment of the drug abuse problem at a local low-threshold drug abuse service unit or primary health care centre.
• • Adherence to fill in the questionnaire
• • Participation to X-ray imaging of injection sites
• Exclusion Criteria:
• • No history of intravenous drug use
• • Does not adhere to fill in the questionnaire or refuses X-ray imaging
• • Pregnancy
• • Underage (18 years old)