RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06776159

The Effect of Standardizing Procedures for SC Injections of LMWH on Patients With CVD

The Effect of Standardizing Procedures for Subcutaneous Injections of Low-molecular-weight Heparin on Patients With Cardiovascular Diseases: A Cluster Randomized Controlled Trial


Sponsor

The Hong Kong Polytechnic University

Enrollment

180 participants

Start Date

Jun 24, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Improper subcutaneous administration of LMWH may cause complications at the injection site. Standardized protocol for subcutaneous LMWH injections in patient with cardiovascular diseases is warranted to ensure consistent best practices in clinical settings.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria2

  • patients who are in cardiac care units suffering from cardiovascular diseases prescribed with LMWH injections two times per day
  • Chinese

Exclusion Criteria3

  • cognitively impaired
  • unconscious
  • refuse to participate

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Interventions

OTHERActive Control

Patients in the control group will receive the usual practice of subcutaneous LMWH injection administered by nurses.

OTHERStandardized injection protocol

Nurses administer LMWH according to the standardized evidence-based protocol.


Locations(1)

Hospital Authority, Hong Kong

Hong Kong, Hong Kong

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