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The Effect of Isometric Exercise and Dry Heat Application on PIVC
Sponsor: Inonu University
Summary
Purpose: This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of isometric exercise and dry heat application technique on venous fullness and vein visibility in cancer patients. Design: This study is a randomized controlled trial model. Methods: This study was conducted in the outpatient chemotherapy unit of Malatya Turgut Ozal Medical Center Oncology Hospital, Türkiye. A total of 180 patients were enrolled and randomly allocated using block randomization to an isometric exercise group (n = 60), a dry heat application group (n = 60), or a control group (n = 60). Sample size was determined through power analysis. Data were collected using the "Descriptive Information Form", "Vein Rating Scale" and "Vein Assessment Tool".
Official title: The Effect of Isometric Exercise and Dry Heat Application on Venous Fullness and Vein Visibility in Cancer Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
180
Start Date
2021-08-21
Completion Date
2023-07-30
Last Updated
2026-07-15
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
Isometric exercise
articipants were provided with silicone hand exercise balls and instructed to squeeze and release the ball 15-20 times.
Dry heat application
A chemical gel compress heated to 40 ± 2°C was applied to the selected extremity. Based on previous evidence, maintaining local heat at 40 ± 2°C for at least 5 minutes is sufficient to induce vasodilation.
Locations (1)
Inonu University
Malatya, Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)