Menthol massage for pain and anxiety after bypass
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a menthol massage can help reduce pain and anxiety after heart bypass surgery. If you're a bypass patient without allergies or mood disorders, you may be able to join.
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Who can take part
- You have had bypass surgery (a planned surgery to fix heart blood flow).
- You are 18 years or older.
- You can see, hear, and speak well enough to understand instructions and describe your pain.
- You are not allergic to menthol or paraffin oil (ingredients in the massage product).
- You don't have a mood disorder (like depression or bipolar) or take medication for it.
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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