Cold arm pillow for children's comfort after arm surgery
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This study tests whether a special pillow that lifts and supports a child's arm with a cold wrap can reduce anxiety and improve comfort after arm fracture surgery. It looks at how children feel after the operation.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- Your child must be between 7 and 12 years old
- Your child must be having planned (not emergency) surgery for a broken arm or upper arm bone
- Your child must be expected to stay in the hospital for at least 24 hours after surgery
- Pain medicine must be planned every 8 hours (three times a day) after surgery
- Your child must be able to communicate and cooperate, and both you and your child agree to participate
- No open wounds, infections, or nerve problems in the injured arm
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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