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NCT Number: NCT05580965

Blood Sample Collection in Geriatric Patients

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of different durations of a specific pressure applied after blood collection on the development of ecchymosis in geriatric patients using oral and subcutaneous anticoagulants.

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Key information

Conditions

Venipuncture Site Bruise

Age range

65 year–93 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Tulay Basak

Ankara, 06010, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

The research sample consisted of patients hospitalized in the Geriatrics Clinic of a city hospital. This study aimed to evaluate the effect of different durations of a specific pressure applied after blood collection on the development of ecchymosis in geriatric patients using oral and subcutaneous anticoagulants. In this study, whether ecchymosis developed at the 24th, 48th and 72nd hours after the blood collection procedure was evaluated.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • patients aged 65 years and over
  • who voluntarily agreed to participate in the study
  • who used oral (Rivaroxaban 10-15-20 mg, Dabigatran, 75-110-150 mg, Apixaban 2.5-5 mg) and subcutaneous (Enoxaparin sodium 6000-4000 anti-Xa IU/0.6-0.4 ml) anticoagulants
  • who were literate in Turkish
  • who were scheduled for blood collection
  • who would undergo blood collection from the antecubital site with vacutainer

Exclusion criteria

  • patients with communication problems
  • patients with hematoma, ecchymosis, and scarring in the antecubital site
  • patients who would be discharged before 72 hours
  • patients with coagulation disorders

Treatment and study plan

20 N pressure for 1 minute

Other

After blood collection, 20 N pressure applied for 1 minute

20 N pressure for 3 minute

Other

After blood collection, 20 N pressure applied for 3 minute

20 N pressure for 5 minute

Other

After blood collection, 20 N pressure applied for 5 minute

Primary outcomes

  1. number of participants with ecchymosis developed.

    Time frame: at the 24 th hours

    In this study, whether ecchymosis developed at the 24th, 48th, and 72nd hours after the blood collection procedure was evaluated.

  2. number of participants with ecchymosis developed.

    Time frame: at the 48 th hours

    In this study, whether ecchymosis developed at the 24th, 48th, and 72nd hours after the blood collection procedure was evaluated.

  3. number of participants with ecchymosis developed.

    Time frame: at the 72 nd hours

    In this study, whether ecchymosis developed at the 24th, 48th, and 72nd hours after the blood collection procedure was evaluated.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Duration of Pressure Applied After Blood Sample Collection on the Development of Ecchymosis in Geriatric Patients Using Oral and Subcutaneous Anticoagulants: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Important dates

Study start
2021
Primary completion
2022
Study completion
2022
First posted
Oct 14, 2022
Registry last updated
Nov 21, 2023

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