Proximal Massage and Palm-to-Fist Tapping to Reduce Phlebitis Risk
Official title: Evaluation of the Effect of Proximal Massage and Palm-to-Fist Tapping on Reducing the Risk of Phlebitis Associated With Peripheral Venous Catheter Insertion
Run by Hospital Universitario San Ignacio · NCT07703618 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests whether proximal massage and palm-to-fist tapping can lower the risk of phlebitis in adults with a peripheral IV.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 110 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 273 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Hospital Universitario San Ignacio Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bogotá, Bogota D.C.) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | June 3, 2025 |
| Main results expected | December 15, 2025 |
| Study ends | July 31, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | July 17, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07703618 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Adults 18 years or older with a recently placed upper-extremity peripheral IV catheter expected to remain for at least 48 hours.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with severe illness, inability to perform the study maneuvers, or conditions preventing reliable follow-up may not benefit from these techniques.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
Phlebitis is a inflammation of the vein that can occur with peripheral venous catheters. The trial evaluates a standardized catheter-care protocol plus two manual techniques—proximal massage and palm-to-fist tapping—to see if these practices reduce phlebitis risk in adults who recently had a PIVC placed and will need IV access for at least two days. It uses a pragmatic approach in hospitalized patients at a single center to observe incidence of phlebitis and related catheter complications. Outcomes focus on safety and potential reduction in inflammatory signs, pain, and catheter-related issues.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients may experience fewer catheter-related inflammatory complications and shorter hospital stays.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research has explored catheter-care practices for phlebitis, with mixed results; the specific combination of proximal massage and palm-to-fist tapping is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: a. Eligible participants will be adults aged 18 years or older who have had a PIVC inserted into an upper extremity within the previous 24 hours and are expected to require peripheral intravenous access for at least 48 hours. Exclusion Criteria: a.Patients will be excluded if they have impaired consciousness, critical illness precluding participation in the intervention, physical limitations preventing performance of the prescribed exercises, anatomical or functional abnormalities of the catheterized upper extremity, or if adequate clinical follow-up cannot be ensured.
Where it's running
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Hospital Universitario San Ignacio
Bogotá, Bogota D.C., Colombia Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Ángel García, Dr — Hospital Universitario San Ignacio
- Study coordinator: Sandra Valderrama, Dra
- Email: svalderrama.med@javeriana.edu.co
- Phone: +57(601) 594616
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.