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The effect of using sandbags and early mobilization on clot formation after ablation catheter removal.

The effect of using sandbags and early mobilization in reducing the incidence of the hematoma and Subclinical deep vein thrombosis in patients undergoing cardiac radiofrequency catheter ablation .

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT2017011631992N1
Enrollment
225
Registered
2017-03-20
Start date
2017-04-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2018-02-22

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

cardiac arrhythmias. Other cardiac arrhythmias

Interventions

Intervention 1: In the intervention group 1, patients will receive in addition to routine care, intervention using the 2-pound sandbags for 2 hours on the catheter site will be on the groin. Intervent
In the intervention group 1, patients will receive in addition to routine care, intervention using the 2-pound sandbags for 2 hours on the catheter site will be on the groin.
The intervention group 2, in addition to usual care, after 4 hours of bed rest, will be out of bed. That first sitting bedside and then monitoring the vital signs and blood pressure and pulse stabili
In the control group, the patients after radiofrequency catheter ablation procedure, will receive usual care which includes complete bed rest in the supine position in the bed for 6 to 8 hours without

Sponsors

Shiraz University of Medical Science
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 70 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: candidates for Treatment of cardiac dysrhythmia using cardiac radiofrequency catheter ablation; willing to have cooperation in the project; radiofrequency catheter ablation through a vein procedure; age range should be between 18-70 years; systolic blood pressure less than 190 and diastolic blood pressure should be less than 110 mmHg. Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness of participants to continue with the project; Existence of atrial fibrillation; Existence of bleeding disorder; history of deep vein thrombosis before the procedure; cardiac catheterization history over the past month; existence of risk factors causing the increase of deep vein thrombosis incidence such as complete bed rest; loss of consciousness; Existence of advanced heart failure (grade 3 or 4); receiving sedatives during and after the radiofrequency catheter ablation procedure (to avoid having a problem from getting out of bed); treatment with thrombolytic drugs under medical supervision; Extensive bleeding or any other complication such as dysrhythmia during and after the radiofrequency catheter ablation procedure.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria:

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Hematoma. Timepoint: Immediately after the departure of catheter sheaths and admission the patients in the ward and follow up them until discharge from the hospital. Method of measurement: Ruler of two-dimensional designed.;Subclinical deep vein thrombosis. Timepoint: Immediately after discharge (24 hours after admission). Method of measurement: Doppler ultrasound.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactMehdi Abbasi Jondani

Shiraz University of Medical Science

mabsmail23@gmail.com+98 31 4654 3029

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026