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The Effect of Standardizing Procedures for SC Injections of LMWH on Patients With CVD
Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University
Summary
Improper subcutaneous administration of LMWH may cause complications at the injection site. Standardized protocol for subcutaneous LMWH injections in patient with cardiovascular diseases is warranted to ensure consistent best practices in clinical settings.
Official title: The Effect of Standardizing Procedures for Subcutaneous Injections of Low-molecular-weight Heparin on Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
180
Start Date
2025-06-24
Completion Date
2026-01-31
Last Updated
2025-09-11
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Active Control
Patients in the control group will receive the usual practice of subcutaneous LMWH injection administered by nurses.
Standardized injection protocol
Nurses administer LMWH according to the standardized evidence-based protocol.
Locations (1)
Hospital Authority, Hong Kong
Hong Kong, Hong Kong