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Comparison of the effect of Aloe Vera compress and warm compress on pain and phlebitis

Comparison of two methods of Aloe Vera compress and hot compress on pain and degree of intravenous catheter phlebitis in children hospitalized in pediatric wards

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20220427054677N1
Enrollment
90
Registered
2022-06-05
Start date
2022-07-11
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2022-06-27

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Conditions

Children with phlebitis and pain from a venous catheter. Phlebitis and thrombophlebitis

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group 1: In this group, the researcher first wears disposable gloves and impregnates a sterile gauze with 5 cc of aloe vera gel (brand Kaman of Ceylan Sabz Company) which

Sponsors

Zahedan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
3 Years to 8 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Lack of underlying diseases such as diabetes, asthma and skin diseases Having an antibiotic regimen other than vancomycin No allergic reaction to aloe vera compress and hot compress Age 3-8 years Has the necessary awareness and ability to participate in research Having phlebitis due to venous catheter from grade 1-5 Parental written consent Not too much pain and unbearable due to phlebitis

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Discharge from hospital three days before the start of the study Reluctance to continue collaborating in the study Lack of proper and timely use of aloe vera compress or hot compress during the study Illness for any reason Exacerbation of phlebitis symptoms and pain in the patient

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The degree of change in the degree of phlebitis compared to before the study. Timepoint: 24 hours and 48 hours and 72 hours after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: Iranian Nursing Association Phlebitis Degree Observation Checklist.;The degree of change in pain score compared to before the study. Timepoint: 24 hours and 48 hours and 72 hours after the start of the intervention. Method of measurement: "Wong Baker" Pain Image Scale.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactForuzan Hajiabadi

Zahedan University of Medical Sciences

rezvanhajiabadi16@gmail.com+98 54 3337 2151

Outcome results

None listed

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