Relaxation and cold pack before chest tube removal
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether using relaxation exercises and a cold pack before removing a chest tube can help reduce pain, anxiety, and increase satisfaction. If you're having a chest tube removed for the first time, this might be an option to help you feel more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- This is your first time having a chest tube.
- You are awake, alert, and able to follow instructions.
- You can understand and speak Turkish.
- You have not taken pain or sedation medication in the last 4 hours.
- You do not have chronic pain, vision or hearing problems, or a psychiatric illness.
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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