Efficacy of AirGLovE in Difficult Venous Access (NCT05127668) | Clinical Trial Compass
CompletedNot Applicable
Efficacy of AirGLovE in Difficult Venous Access
United Kingdom34 participantsStarted 2019-03-29
Plain-language summary
To determine whether Airglove™ warming device dilates upper limb veins to the same degree as the warm water immersion (WWI) method.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Participants \> 18 years old
* Able to give written informed consent
* Able to understand and complete questionnaire forms independently
Exclusion Criteria:
* Participants \< 18 years old
* Participants with cancer and/or undergoing chemotherapy
* Participants with difficult to cannulate veins (DTCV)
* Participants with lymphoedema in either hand
* Participants with pre-existing Raynaud's disease
* Participants with Diabetes (Type 1 \& 2)
* Participants with generalised anxiety disorder
* Participants with diagnosis of hypertension
* Participants with any cardiovascular disease, previous stroke, episodes of DVT, recent treatment for venous thromboembolism (VTE), recently administered heparin, participants on warfarin or any anticoagulant treatment (including NOACs).
* Participants not able to give written informed consent
* Participants not able to comprehend or complete questionnaire forms independently
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
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
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Name of Measurement: Change in measurement of vein diameter by ultrasound
Timeframe: Change from baseline measurements taken within 2 minutes of the intervention