Clinical trial · Interventional
Impact of a Multimodal Intervention on Peripheral Venous Catheterization of Cancer Patients
- Source
- ClinicalTrials.gov
- Retrieved
- Sep 8, 2026
- Layer
- normalized (units and labels harmonized; values unchanged)
- Run
- ING-CLINICALTRIALS-20260908-000001
Summary
Brief summary (as posted)
Peripheral intravenous catheterization (PIVC) is the most frequent invasive clinical procedure in a hospital setting, associated with significant complication rates for the patient, compromising their well-being, as well as the quality, safety, and efficacy of the care provided. The traditional approach to PIVC is considered reactive and ineffective, resulting in the exhaustion of the patients' peripheral venous access prior to consideration of other access methods and options (Moureau et al., 2012). Evidence suggests that the safety and effectiveness of patients with a peripheral catheter are also intrinsically associated with the adequacy of materials and technologies used in clinical contexts for vein selection, as well as for catheter insertion and maintenance care (Marsh, Webster, Mihala \& Rickard, 2017). Several studies point to the inadequacy of the technologies and medical devices used in this area, enhancing the occurrence of complications such as infection, phlebitis, occlusion and accidental catheter removal (Braga, 2017; Costa, 2017; Nobre \& Martins, 2018). The project investigators aim to determine whether the use of a PIVC pack will significantly reduce associated complications when compared with the usual care. Additionally, the research team aims to determine if the use of a PIVC pack will reduce the number of insertion attempts and overall procedure time, as well as improving patient and provider satisfaction.
Conditions
Conditions (1)
Free-text conditions as registered, with the CancerIndex entity they were reconciled to and the match type.
| Condition (as posted) | Mapped entity | Match | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catheterization, Peripheral | — | UNRESOLVED | — |
Interventions
Interventions (1)
| Intervention | Type | Mapped drug | Match |
|---|---|---|---|
| PIVC pack | Device | — | UNRESOLVED |
Design
Arms and outcomes
Arms (2)
- type
- NO_INTERVENTION
- label
- Usual Care
- description
- Usual care during peripheral venous catheterization. Nurses will continue with the normal routine practice, by preparing all needed material individually.
- type
- EXPERIMENTAL
- label
- PIVC pack
- description
- Nurses will use a sterile pack that includes all needed devices for peripheral intravenous catheterization according to the latest evidence (eg, cannula, swabs, disposable tourniquet, antiseptic).
- interventionNames
- Device: PIVC pack
Primary outcomes (1)
- measure
- PIVC-related complications
- timeFrame
- This outcome will be assessed immediately following intervention, an average of 5 minutes. This outcome will be assessed through study completion, an average of 6 months
Eligibility
Eligibility (as posted)
- Sex
- All
- Minimum age
- 18 Years
Show eligibility criteria text
Inclusion Criteria: * Participants who require peripheral intravenous catheterization as part of their therapeutic plan (caliber 20G or 22G); * Participants whose primary nurse agrees to participate in the study; * Participants who are able to give written assent or oral assent. Exclusion Criteria: * Confused and/or disoriented participants; * Participants who are unable to communicate orally and/or in writing.
References
Publications (5)
- BACKGROUNDMoureau NL, Trick N, Nifong T, Perry C, Kelley C, Carrico R, Leavitt M, Gordon SM, Wallace J, Harvill M, Biggar C, Doll M, Papke L, Benton L, Phelan DA. Vessel health and preservation (Part 1): a new evidence-based approach to vascular access selection and management. J Vasc Access. 2012 Jul-Sep;13(3):351-6. doi: 10.5301/jva.5000042. PMID 22307471
- BACKGROUNDMarsh N, Webster J, Mihala G, Rickard CM. Devices and dressings to secure peripheral venous catheters: A Cochrane systematic review and meta-analysis. Int J Nurs Stud. 2017 Feb;67:12-19. doi: 10.1016/j.ijnurstu.2016.11.007. Epub 2016 Nov 16. PMID 27889585
- BACKGROUNDNobre A., Martins M. Prevalência de flebite da venopunção periférica: fatores associados. Revista de Enfermagem Referência 4(16): 127-138, 2018.
- BACKGROUNDBraga L. Práticas de enfermagem e a segurança do doente no processo de punção de vasos e na administração da terapêutica endovenosa (Doctoral Thesis). Universidade de Lisboa, 2017.
- BACKGROUNDCosta P. Gestão de Material Clínico de Bolso por Enfermeiros: fatores determinantes e diversidade microbiológica (Masters' Dissertation). Escola Superior de Enfermagem de Coimbra, 2017.