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Evaluation of Proximal Massage and Palm-to-Fist Tapping on Reducing the Risk of Phlebitis

NCT07703618 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 273

Last updated 2026-07-17

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Summary

Phlebitis is a clinical condition that develops as a complication of peripheral venous catheter use. Peripheral venous catheterization is a common clinical procedure performed in hospitalized patients, as it provides vascular access for the administration of medications, blood products, and contrast media for diagnostic imaging studies. The pathophysiology of phlebitis involves inflammation of the vascular intima, leading to luminal narrowing and impaired blood flow. These changes are clinically manifested by local signs of inflammation, including erythema, edema, and pain, which have been objectively assessed using several validated clinical assessment scales.

Conditions

  • Phlebitis
  • Catheter Complications

Interventions

OTHER

Estandard peripheral venous catheter care protocol

control group will receive the standard peripheral venous catheter care protocol implemented

BEHAVIORAL

Efecto del masaje proximal y del golpeteo de la palma al puño.

Following hand hygiene, participants will receive gentle massage using the palmar surface of the fingers over an area located approximately 2-3 cm proximal to the peripheral intravenous catheter insertion site. Each session will last approximately 2-3 minutes and will be performed three times daily for up to four consecutive days or until catheter removal, whichever occurs first

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Hospital Universitario San Ignacio

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Ángel García, Dr · Hospital Universitario San Ignacio

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
PREVENTION
Masking
NONE
Model
SEQUENTIAL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
110 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-06-03
Primary Completion
2025-12-15
Completion
2026-07-31

Countries

  • Colombia

Study Locations

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