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The Effects of EMLA Cream and Cold Application on Pain, Fear and Vital Signs Before Chest Tube Removal in Children

NCT06913855 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 66

Last updated 2025-07-14

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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.

Conditions

  • Chest Tube Removal
  • Children
  • Pain Management

Interventions

DRUG

EMLA Cream

EMLA cream is applied once, 3 hours before the tube is removed. EMLA cream will be applied by the researcher in a thin layer to an area of 7-10 cm2, with the chest tube entrance to the skin remaining in the center. It will be covered with a Tegaderm transparent film dressing.

PROCEDURE

Cold application

Cold application will be made with an ice cube pack immediately before the chest tube removal procedure. Cold application will be applied to a 7 cm diameter area, with the chest tube entrance to the skin being considered as the center. Skin temperature will be measured with an infrared thermometer and will be ensured to reach 13.0 degrees. Ice pack application is expected to last approximately 9-10 minutes.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Istanbul Medeniyet University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • Aynur Aytekin Ozdemir · Istanbul Medeniyet University

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
DOUBLE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
8 Years
Max Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-04-05
Primary Completion
2025-07-05
Completion
2025-07-05

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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