Status:

COMPLETED

Cold Spray for Pain and Ecchymosis After Anticoagulant Prophylaxis in Orthopedic Surgery

Lead Sponsor:

Kocaeli University

Conditions:

Nursing Care

Cold Application

Eligibility:

All Genders

18-70 years

Phase:

NA

Brief Summary

Heparin is a widely used anticoagulant for thrombosis prevention, and low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) has become the preferred option due to its higher bioavailability, strong antithrombotic effec...

Detailed Description

Heparin is an anticoagulant used in the surgical prevention of thrombosis and can prevent and treat venous thrombosis by rapidly achieving its anticoagulant effects. Low molecular weight heparin (LMWH...

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

  • Patients who are:
  • 18 years of age or older
  • Receiving 1 x 0.4 ml anticoagulant therapy
  • Are on the first day of LMWH therapy
  • Have no infection, scar tissue, lipodystrophy, or incision at the injection site
  • Have not received any other parenteral therapy at the injection site
  • Are not allergic to cold or heparin
  • Volunteer to participate in the study

Exclusion

  • Patients were excluded from the study if they were: • Pregnant, • Had any acute or chronic coagulation disorder or hematological disease,
  • Had a subcutaneous injection into the same area 24 hours prior,
  • Wanted to withdraw from the study.

Key Trial Info

Start Date :

February 1 2024

Trial Type :

INTERVENTIONAL

Allocation :

ACTUAL

End Date :

February 1 2025

Estimated Enrollment :

101 Patients enrolled

Trial Details

Trial ID

NCT07195955

Start Date

February 1 2024

End Date

February 1 2025

Last Update

October 7 2025

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Kocaeli University

Köseköy, Kocaeli, Turkey (Türkiye), 41100