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NCT Number: NCT07272447

Effect of Hand Message on Catheter Insertion

This is a randomized controlled study to investigate the effect of arm message on the success of peripheral intravenous catheter insertion in breast cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. There are two groups in our study (control group=30, experimental group=30). The investigator applied hand massage to patients in experimental group before peripheral intravenous catheter insertion. The investigators evaluated the succesfull peripheral catheter insertion time, anxiety level, and satisfaction level of the patients.

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Key information

Conditions

Breast Cancer Breast Diseases Breast Neoplasms Neoplasms Neoplasms by Site Skin Diseases Skin and Connective Tissue Diseases

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Yalova University

Yalova, (543) 871-2771, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Introduction: Peripheral intravenous catheter (PIVK) placement becomes difficult in patients diagnosed with breast cancer who receive chemotherapy because vein visibility decreases.

Objective: The aim of this study is to determine the effect of arm massage applied to patients diagnosed with breast cancer receiving chemotherapy on the success of peripheral intravenous catheter placement.

Method: The study will conducted in a randomized controlled experimental type in an outpatient chemotherapy unit of a hospital.The sample of the study will consist of 60 patients who met the inclusion criteria (experimental group = 30, control group = 30). Patients in the experimental group will receive arm massage before peripheral intravenous catheter placement, while patients in the control group will receive no intervention. The time to successful catheter placement, patient anxiety, and satisfaction levels regarding the procedure will be recorded.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: No

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

Inclusion criteria

  • diagnosed as breast cancer,
  • having had the first course of chemotherapy,
  • patients who has 1,2 and 3 vein degree

Exclusion criteria

  • More than 2 unsuccessful attempts at PICK placement,
  • The individual wants to leave the study

Treatment and study plan

Hand massage

Other

Classical hand massage that inclued effleurage, and petrisage.

Primary outcomes

  1. the success of peripheral intravenous catheter insertion

    Time frame: assessed up to 6 months

    Time until successful catheter placement

Secondary outcomes

  1. patient satisfaction level scale

    Time frame: assessed up to 6 months

    Patient satisfaction levels with peripheral intravenous catheter placement procedure

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

University of Yalova

Other

Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Arm Message on the Success of Peripheral Intravenous Catheter Insertion in Breast Cancer Patients Undergoing Chemotherapy

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Dec 9, 2025
Registry last updated
Dec 9, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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