NCT06776159

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

• Status: Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 180 (estimated)
• Sponsor: The Hong Kong Polytechnic University · Academic / Other
• Sex: All
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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.

Detailed description

This study examines the effect of standardized protocol in reducing complications for patients with cardiovascular disease.

Conditions

• CVD - Cardiovascular Disease
• Bruise
• Pain

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
OTHER	Active Control	Patients in the control group will receive the usual practice of subcutaneous LMWH injection administered by nurses.
OTHER	Standardized injection protocol	Nurses administer LMWH according to the standardized evidence-based protocol.

Timeline

• Start date: 2025-06-24
• Primary completion: 2025-12-31
• Completion: 2026-01-31
• First posted: 2025-01-15
• Last updated: 2025-09-11

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Hong Kong