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Evaluating the Use of Grip Exercises to Decrease Deep Vein Thrombosis in Adult Patients With PICC Lines
Sponsor: TriHealth Inc.
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.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
2500
Start Date
2023-10-06
Completion Date
2027-12-30
Last Updated
2026-02-17
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Handgrip Exercises
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.
Locations (2)
Good Samaritan Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States
Bethesda North Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States