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Effects of Reflexology and Cold Application Before Chest Tube Removal in CABG Patients
Led by Ankara University · Updated on 2026-04-14
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Participants Needed
1
Research Sites
20 weeks
Total Duration
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AI-Summary
What this Trial Is About
This study aims to evaluate the effects of combined reflexology and cold application on pain, anxiety, and physiological parameters in patients undergoing chest tube removal (CTR) after coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery. Chest tube removal is an invasive procedure that often causes significant pain and anxiety, which can negatively impact the recovery process. In this randomized controlled trial, patients will be assigned to a combined intervention group (reflexology and cold application) or a control group. The study seeks to provide evidence-based recommendations for non-pharmacological nursing interventions to improve patient comfort and reduce complications during the post-operative period.
CONDITIONS
Official Title
Effects of Reflexology and Cold Application Before Chest Tube Removal in CABG Patients
Who Can Participate
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Being 18 years of age or older
- Not having undergone previous open heart surgery
- Not having received analgesics within 4 hours prior to the procedure
- Having a VAS pain score of 3 or higher
- Voluntary participation in the study
You will not qualify if you...
- Being under 18 years of age
- Using inotropic drugs
- Having a history of chronic pain
- Having a history of alcohol or drug use
- Having a psychiatric illness
- Having skin lesions, burns, or wounds on the feet that would prevent massage application
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Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
1
Gulhane Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye), 06010
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Research Team
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neriman yükseltürk şimşek, assistant prof.
CONTACT
Y
yasemin özkan, phd
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How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
NONE
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Model
PARALLEL
Primary Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Number of Arms
3
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