Clinical Trial

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

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Record status
This record was last updated April 14, 2026 (before its estimated May 4, 2026 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
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.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07528482
Lead Sponsor Ankara University
Conditions Pain, Acute Post-Operative, Anxiety, Chest Tube Removal, Coronary Artery Bypass
Enrollment 108 participants
Start Date 2025-12-15
Primary Completion 2026-05-04 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-05-04 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-04-14