Reduction of sternotomy pain with self-hug

Recruiting

• Conditions: Pain post sternotomy; Cardiovascular - Other cardiovascular diseases; Surgery - Other surgery

• Registration Number: ACTRN12612000361808
• Lead Sponsor: Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2012-03-29
• Last Update Posted: 13 January 2020

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Recruiting
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 40

Inclusion Criteria

All adult patients undergoing a cardiac procedure needing a sternotomy

Exclusion Criteria

ICU stay longer than 2 days,
Return to theatre and/or re-do sternotomies,
Post-operative confusion

Study & Design

• Study Type: Interventional
• Study Design: Not specified