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Effects of Reflexology and Cold Application Before Chest Tube Removal in CABG Patients

NCT07528482 · Status: RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 108

Last updated 2026-04-14

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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.

Conditions

  • Pain, Acute Post-Operative
  • Anxiety
  • Chest Tube Removal
  • Coronary Artery Bypass

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Reflexology

A trained researcher will apply foot reflexology for 40 minutes (20 minutes per foot) prior to chest tube removal. The intervention focuses on specific reflex points on the soles, dorsum, and toes of both feet to reduce pain and anxiety

BEHAVIORAL

Cryotherapy alone

A 13 cm x 13 cm cold pack, frozen for at least 2 hours at -20°C/-30°C, will be applied to the skin at the chest tube insertion site for 20 minutes before removal. The area will be covered with a gauze pad to prevent direct contact with the skin

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Ankara University

    lead OTHER

Principal Investigators

  • neriman yükseltürk şimşek, assistant prof · ankara u

  • yasemin özkan · Gulhane Training and Research Hospital

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-12-15
Primary Completion
2026-05-04
Completion
2026-05-04

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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