The study aims to investigate the effect of a hand extension rubber used in patients with peripheral intravenous catheters on pain, anxiety, and satisfaction.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 65 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:
* Volunteers willing to participate in the study
* Patients aged 18-65
* Patients who are alert and able to communicate verbally in Turkish
* Patients assigned to the green zone during triage
* Patients suitable for PICC placement in the left cephalic and basilic veins
* Patients who are right-handed
* Patients with a VAS pain score of 0 prior to the PIC procedure
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients with acute or chronic pain
* Patients with conditions that cause limited mobility, such as muscle disorders or grip dysfunction
* Patients with peripheral neuropathy, arteriovenous fistula, or bilateral mastectomy
* Patients with a psychiatric diagnosis (as self-reported)
* Patients with communication impairments (hearing, speech, and vision)
* Patients with a history of negative PIC procedure experiences
Terminating Criteria:
* Participants wishing to withdraw from the study at any stage after giving their consent
* Failure of the PIC procedure
* Failure to use the hand extension band until the end of the procedure
* Occurrence of complications related to the PIC procedure during the procedure
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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Pain associated with PIC procedure (using VAS-visual analogue scale)