CompletedNot Applicable

Hot and Cold Applications on PVC Insertion

Turkey (Türkiye)90 participantsStarted 2018-11-20

Plain-language summary

Background: This study was conducted to examine the effect of local hot and cold applications on pain, anxiety level, length of application, and vein evaluation prior to inserting PVC. Methods: This randomised controlled trial was conducted with patients who were hospitalised in the cardiology department of a university hospital. PVC was inserted, the researcher applied a hot or cold application to the catheter insertion site for one minute.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * being able to speak and understand Turkish, * being over 18 years of age, * having unimpaired sense of time or place orientation, * having no psychiatric disorders, * having no visual or hearing problem, * having indication of IV catheter application, * having no administration of analgesic or anaesthetic agents prior to IV catheter insertion, * having catheter inserted in one attempt, * having no allergy to hot and cold applications, * being voluntary to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * infection * previous history of surgery, * scarring in the catheter insertion site, * psoriasis in the catheter insertion site, * active dermatitis in the catheter insertion site, * peripheral nerve disease, * diabetes, * peripheral neuropathy in the catheter insertion site

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Numeric Rating Scale for pain and anxiety

Timeframe: Before catheter insertion

Vein Assessment Scale

Timeframe: Before hot/cold application

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04177745

SponsorTC Erciyes University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2018-11-20

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