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Effect of Infrared-Assisted Intravenous Catheterization on Patient Comfort and Nurse-Patient Trust in Lung Cancer Patients

NCT07550764 · Status: ACTIVE_NOT_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 160

Last updated 2026-04-24

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Summary

This randomized controlled trial investigates the effect of Near-Infrared (NIR) vein visualization technology on patient comfort, procedural pain, and nurse-patient trust during peripheral intravenous catheterization in lung cancer patients receiving chemotherapy.

Lung cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy frequently experience progressive venous damage, making peripheral intravenous catheterization increasingly difficult. Failed catheterization attempts lead to increased pain, anxiety, reduced treatment adherence, and compromised nurse-patient trust.

This study uses an explanatory sequential mixed-methods design (QUAN→qual). In the quantitative phase, 160 patients (80 intervention, 80 control) will be randomized. The intervention group will receive NIR-assisted catheterization, while the control group will receive standard palpation-based catheterization. Primary outcomes include patient comfort, pain levels (VAS), and nurse-patient trust scores. Secondary outcomes include first-attempt success rate, procedure duration, and complication rates. In the qualitative phase, 15-20 patients from the intervention group will be interviewed using a phenomenological approach to explore their experiences with NIR technology.

The study is conducted at Ataturk University Research Hospital Chemotherapy Unit in Erzurum, Turkey.

Conditions

  • Lung Cancer (Diagnosis)

Interventions

DEVICE

Device-assisted catheterization

A Near-Infrared (NIR) vein visualization device is used to assist peripheral intravenous catheterization. The device emits 700-950 nm wavelength near-infrared light, which is absorbed more by hemoglobin in the blood than surrounding tissue. The reflected light is captured and processed to create a real-time vein map projected onto the patient's skin surface, visualizing veins up to 15 mm deep. This allows the nurse to identify optimal vein location, branching patterns, valve positions, and blood flow before needle insertion, thereby improving first-attempt success and reducing procedural pain.

PROCEDURE

Routine Catheterization

Standard peripheral intravenous catheterization performed using conventional palpation and visual inspection technique without any technological assistance. The nurse identifies the vein by touch and visual assessment, applies a tourniquet, and inserts the catheter based on clinical experience. This represents the current standard of care in most clinical settings.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Atatürk University Scientific Research Projects Coordination Unit

    collaborator UNKNOWN

  • Ataturk University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
SINGLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
17 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
Yes

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-11-01
Primary Completion
2026-08-01
Completion
2027-06-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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