Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of EMLA Cream and Cold Application on Pain, Fear and Vital Signs Before Chest Tube Removal in Children
Lead Sponsor:
Istanbul Medeniyet University
Conditions:
Chest Tube Removal
Children
Eligibility:
All Genders
8-18 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study is being conducted to determine the effect of EMLA cream and cold application on pain, fear and vital signs before chest tube removal in children aged 7-18 years.
Detailed Description
A chest tube is a device used to drain air or fluid from the pleural cavity under sterile conditions by inserting a thin or thick tube. Chest tubes adhere to the endothelium of the chest cavity after ...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Having two chest tubes (mediastinal/pleural) placed after open heart surgery
- Turkish literate
- With stable vital signs
- Willing to participate in the research
Exclusion
- Experience with chest tube removal procedure
- Using analgesics other than routine procedures before the procedure
- Children receiving mechanical ventilation support
- Children who have complications in the postoperative period (heart and respiratory failure, repeated surgery, etc.)
- Children with a mental disability, perception problem, visual and hearing impairment
- Children with communication problems. • Children with cold allergies
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
April 5 2025
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 5 2025
Estimated Enrollment :
66 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06913855
Start Date
April 5 2025
End Date
July 5 2025
Last Update
July 14 2025
Active Locations (1)
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Istanbul Medeniyet University
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)