Hand exercises to prevent blood clots in midline catheters
Part of Injuries & trauma clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple hand-grip exercise can help prevent blood clots and blockages in the midline catheter, a type of IV used for longer treatments. You would do the exercise with your catheter arm while it's in place.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 70 years old.
- You have a midline catheter (a special IV line) placed in your forearm for treatment that will last at least a week.
- You are able to understand and do hand exercises with the arm that has the catheter.
- You do not have a blood clot in the arm where the catheter is placed.
- You have no arm injuries, amputations, or hand movement problems.
- You do not have severe confusion or a life expectancy of less than a week.
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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