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

Part of paid clinical trials in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Sponsor
TriHealth Inc.
Study ID
NCT06370702
Status
Enrolling By Invitation

Conditions

  • Deep Vein Thrombosis

Eligibility Criteria

Sex
ALL
Age
18 Years - N/A
Healthy Volunteers
Not accepted

Interventions

  • Handgrip Exercises — OTHER
    Participants will 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.

Study Details

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.

Key Dates

Start date
Oct 6, 2023
Status verified
Feb 2026
Primary completion
May 31, 2027
Completion
Dec 30, 2027

Study Design

Enrollment
2,500 participants (estimated)
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
PREVENTION

Arms

  • Experimental: 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.
  • No Intervention: Standard Care Group
    Participants will receive standard care that includes no instruction about conducting hand grip exercises.

Primary Outcome Measure

Deep vein thrombosis [ Time Frame: from PICC placement to PICC removal, up to 4 weeks ]

Locations (2)

FacilityCityStateZIPSite coordinators
Bethesda North HospitalCincinnatiOhio45242-
Good Samaritan HospitalCincinnatiOhio45220-

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