NCT07528482 Effects of Reflexology and Cold Application Before Chest Tube Removal in CABG Patients
| NCT ID | NCT07528482 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Ankara University |
| Condition | Pain, Acute Post-Operative |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 108 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-12-15 |
| Primary Completion | 2026-05-04 |
Eligibility & Interventions
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What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 108 participants in total. It began in 2025-12-15 with a primary completion date of 2026-05-04.
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Brief Summary
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
Inclusion Criteria: * 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 Exclusion Criteria: * 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
Contact & Investigator
neriman yükseltürk şimşek, assistant prof
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
ankara u
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07528482 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Pain, Acute Post-Operative. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07528482 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07528482 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at nerimansimsek@ankara.edu.tr for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07528482 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye).
Who is sponsoring the NCT07528482 clinical trial?
NCT07528482 is sponsored by Ankara University. The principal investigator is neriman yükseltürk şimşek, assistant prof at ankara u. The trial plans to enroll 108 participants.