NCT06370702
Evaluating the Use of Grip Exercises to Decrease Deep Vein Thrombosis in Adult Patients With PICC Lines
Enrolling by Invitation
NAAges 18+InterventionalPreventionTriHealth Inc.Investigator-initiated
~2,500 participants
Updated 2026-02-17 on ClinicalTrials.gov
What's tested:Handgrip Exercises
At a glance
Recruiting sites
0 of 2 listed sites are recruiting right now
RecruitingSuspended, closed, or not yet open
What they're measuring
Deep vein thrombosis
Measured over from PICC placement to PICC removal, up to 4 weeks
Conditions
NCT06370702
Where you'd take part
This study runs at 2 sites. They're the same protocol — you choose where, and that choice sets who your contact draft is addressed to.
Bethesda North Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohiono site contact published
Good Samaritan Hospital
Cincinnati, Ohiono site contact published
Sites open and close at different times, so the status above is per site — it can differ from the study's overall status.
Study leadership
- Rachel Baker, PhD, RN · STUDY_CHAIR · TriHealth Nurse Researcher
Who to contact
This trial hasn't published a contact. View it on ClinicalTrials.gov
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Eligibility criteria
Inclusion
Had a PICC placed in the past 24 hours by the Vascular Access Team
Patient is admitted to either Bethesda North Hospital or Good Samarian Hospital
Exclusion
Under 18 years old
Does not speak English
Unable to consent to involvement in the research study
Has a bleeding disorder/diagnosis
Has a severe limb disfunction whereby they would be unable to perform the grip exercises
What this trial measures
- Deep vein thrombosisfrom PICC placement to PICC removal, up to 4 weeks
Incidence of deep vein thrombosis