Effects of a Venous Thromboembolism Prevention Program on the Occurrence of Venous Thromboembolism in Patients With Spinal Cord Disorders

Khon Kaen University1 site in 1 country42 target enrollmentMarch 12, 2024

ConditionsVenous Thromboembolism Spinal Cord Diseases Spinal Cord Injuries Nurse's Role

Overview

Phase: Not Applicable
Intervention: Not specified
Conditions: Venous Thromboembolism
Sponsor: Khon Kaen University
Enrollment: 42
Locations: 1
Primary Endpoint: The rate of venous thromboembolism
Status: Recruiting
Last Updated: 2 years ago

Overview Investigators Eligibility Criteria Outcomes Sites Similar Trials

Overview

Brief Summary

The goal of this quasi-experimental study is to examine the effects of a venous thromboembolism prevention program, or "5E" program, on the rates of venous thromboembolism in patients with spinal cord disorders. The main questions it aims to answer are:

Will participants receiving the 5E program have lower rates of venous thromboembolism compared to those receiving the usual care?
Will participants receiving the 5E program have lower scores of venous thromboembolism signs and symptoms compared to those receiving the usual care?
Will the average thigh and calf circumferences of participants before and after receiving the 5E program be different?

Participants in the intervention group will receive the 5E program, including

Education: health education regarding venous thromboembolism prevention
Elevation: leg elevation of 10-20 degrees
Exercise: ankle exercises
Enough fluid: adequate fluid uptake
Early application of intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC): IPC use within 48 hours after admission

Registry

clinicaltrials.gov

Start Date

March 12, 2024

End Date

October 31, 2024

Last Updated

2 years ago

Study Type

Interventional

Study Design

Sequential

Sex

All

Investigators

Sponsor

Khon Kaen University

Responsible Party

Principal Investigator

Wiphawadee Potisopha

Principle Investigator

Khon Kaen University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

•Caprini scores of 5-8 and \>8
•Able to communicate in the Thai language
•Willing to participate in this study

Exclusion Criteria

•Alteration of consciousness
•Experiencing complications, including neurogenic shock and autonomic dysreflexia
•Being pregnant
•Having fluid restriction

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

The rate of venous thromboembolism

Time Frame: The day before implementing the intervention and at 7 days after implementing intervention

The diagnosis of venous thromboembolism is confirmed by a Doppler ultrasound scan of the femoral vein and popliteal vein by a physician working at the study site. The physician will record the results in the data record form.

Secondary Outcomes

Thigh and calf circumference(The day before implementing the intervention and Day 1 - Day 7 after implementing intervention)
Signs and symptoms of deep venous thrombosis and pulmonary embolism(The day before implementing the intervention and Day 1 - Day 7 after implementing intervention)