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The Effect of Isometric Exercise and Dry Heat Application on PIVC

Sponsor: Inonu University

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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

Interventions

OTHER

Isometric exercise

articipants were provided with silicone hand exercise balls and instructed to squeeze and release the ball 15-20 times.

OTHER

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)