Ice pack or gel pad for pain and anxiety in children with a drain
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether using an ice pack or a lukewarm gel pad on the skin around a surgical drain can help reduce pain and anxiety in children. It may offer a simple, non-drug way to keep your child more comfortable after surgery.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 9 and 18 years old.
- Your child must have a surgical drain (a tube to remove fluid) after surgery.
- Your child should not have any developmental delays (like trouble with learning or communication).
- Your child should not have a chronic disease that affects their daily life.
- Your child and you must volunteer to take part in the study.
- Your child must not have taken pain medicine in the 6 hours before the procedure.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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