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The effect of Epsom spray on infiltration, phlebitis and peripheral venous pain

Comparison of two methods of warm wet compresses and Epsom salt spray on reducing infiltration, phlebitis and peripheral venous pain in children

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20201107049290N1
Enrollment
114
Registered
2021-01-16
Start date
2020-11-21
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-02-22

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

Conditions

Infiltration and phlebitis caused by peripheral venous catheter.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: In this group, gas impregnated with Epsom salt solution is placed in the involved position for 20 minutes. Epsom salt solution will be prepared by the researcher

Sponsors

Gonabad University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
6 Months to 14 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Children older than 6 months, Having peripheral venous complications based on relevant scales. Consent of one of the parents to participate in the project,

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having a history of skin allergies Having open wounds in the study area Having kidney failure

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Degree of infiltration. Timepoint: Determination of infiltration degree before intervention, 6, 12 and 24 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: Pediatric peripheral intravenous infiltration assessment tool.;Phlebit degree. Timepoint: Determination of Phlebit degree before intervention, 6, 12 and 24 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: Phlebit Visual Scale.;Pain score. Timepoint: Determination of Pain score before intervention, 6, 12 and 24 hours after intervention. Method of measurement: Face, Legs, Activity, Cry, Consolability scale (FLACC scale).

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh HosseiniMoghaddam

Gonabad University of Medical Sciences

Hosseini.f@gmu.ac.ir+98 51 5722 3028

Outcome results

None listed

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