Effects of Reflexology and Cold Application Before Chest Tube Removal in CABG Patients
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot applicable
Trial typeInterventional
Biological sexAll
Age18+
SponsorAnkara University
About this trial
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.
Eligibility criteria
Qualifiers
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
Disqualifiers
Being under 18 years of age
Using inotropic drugs
Having a history of chronic pain
Having a history of alcohol or drug use
Trial design
Treatments tested in this trial
- Reflexology
- Cryotherapy alone
Treatment groups
108 Participants
are divided into 3 treatment groupsSponsors and collaborators
Source ClinicalTrials.gov