Can hand grip exercises prevent blood clots from PICC lines?
Part of Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This study tests if simple hand grip exercises can help prevent blood clots in the arm for people who just got a PICC line. If you are at least 18 and can do the exercises, you may be able to join.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must have had a PICC line placed in the last day (24 hours).
- You are currently admitted to Bethesda North Hospital or Good Samarian Hospital.
- You are 18 years old or older.
- You speak English and can agree to take part.
- You do NOT have a bleeding disorder.
- You are able to do hand grip exercises (no severe arm or hand issues).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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