Evaluating the Use of Grip Exercises to Decrease Deep Vein Thrombosis in Adult Patients With PICC Lines
Overview
- Phase
- Not Applicable
- Intervention
- Handgrip Exercises
- Conditions
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Sponsor
- TriHealth Inc.
- Enrollment
- 2500
- Locations
- 2
- Primary Endpoint
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Status
- Enrolling By Invitation
- Last Updated
- 2 months ago
Overview
Brief 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.
Investigators
Eligibility Criteria
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 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 grip exercises
Arms & Interventions
Handgrip Exercise Group
Participants will be instructed to firmly grip and squeeze the ball for 10 seconds, relax for 10 seconds and repeat for 10 minutes. They will be instructed to do this 3 times per day.
Intervention: Handgrip Exercises
Standard Care Group
Participants will receive standard care that includes no instruction about conducting hand grip exercises.
Outcomes
Primary Outcomes
Deep vein thrombosis
Time Frame: from PICC placement to PICC removal, up to 4 weeks
Incidence of deep vein thrombosis