Evaluating the Use of Grip Exercises to Decrease Deep Vein Thrombosis in Adult Patients With PICC Lines

Last updated: February 10, 2025
Sponsor: TriHealth Inc.
Overall Status: Active - Enrolling

Phase

N/A

Condition

Venous Thrombosis

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Thrombosis

Treatment

Handgrip Exercises

Clinical Study ID

NCT06370702
23-054
  • Ages > 18
  • All Genders

Study Summary

Patients who have a peripherally-inserted central catheter (PICC) placed are at a risk of developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT). At TriHealth, approximately 2-4 patients per month who have a PICC placed experience a subsequent DVT. One innovative way to possibly mitigate the risk of DVTs is hand grip exercises. The current study will be the first study to evaluate hand grip exercises for the prevention of DVTs in adult patients hospitalized in the United States.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Had a PICC placed in the past 24 hours by the Vascular Access Team

  • Patient is admitted to either Bethesda North Hospital or Good Samarian Hospital

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Under 18 years old

  • Does not speak English

  • Unable to consent to involvement in the research study

  • Has a bleeding disorder/diagnosis

  • Has a severe limb disfunction whereby they would be unable to perform the gripexercises

Study Design

Total Participants: 2500
Treatment Group(s): 1
Primary Treatment: Handgrip Exercises
Phase:
Study Start date:
October 06, 2023
Estimated Completion Date:
June 30, 2027

Connect with a study center

  • Bethesda North Hospital

    Cincinnati, Ohio 45242
    United States

    Site Not Available

  • Good Samaritan Hospital

    Cincinnati, Ohio 45220
    United States

    Site Not Available

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