Warm footbath and relaxation to ease chest tube removal pain
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a warm foot bath combined with relaxation exercises can help reduce pain and anxiety when chest tubes are removed after heart surgery. Chest tube removal can be uncomfortable, and this trial explores a gentle, non-medication approach to help you feel calmer and experience less pain during the procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are at least 18 years old
- You had elective (planned) heart surgery and currently have at least one chest tube
- Your chest tube removal is scheduled soon
- You are alert and able to communicate clearly (no severe confusion or unconsciousness)
- Your heart and blood pressure are stable without need for emergency support
- You do not have nerve damage in your feet, severe circulation problems, or open wounds or skin conditions on your feet
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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