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Clinical Trials/NCT05046834
NCT05046834
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Investigation of the Effect of Cold Application on Patient's Pain and Vital Signs During Chest Tube Removal.

Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University1 site in 1 country120 target enrollmentOctober 15, 2026

Overview

Phase
N/A
Intervention
Not specified
Conditions
Chest Tube Removal
Sponsor
Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Enrollment
120
Locations
1
Primary Endpoint
Pain assessed by FLACC
Status
Withdrawn
Last Updated
7 months ago

Overview

Brief Summary

In this study, the effect of cold application used during and after chest tube removal on pain and vital signs in infants and children in the 0-3 age group will be examined.

Detailed Description

Purpose of the research:In this study, the effect of cold application used during and after breast tube removal on pain and life signs in infants and children aged 0-3 years will be examined. Hypotheses: H1: children who have cold application around the tube 15 minutes before chest tube removal have low pain scores during chest tube removal compared to other groups. H2: Children whose skin temperature is lowered below 13.60 C before breast tube removal have lower pain scores compared to other groups. H3: The cold application technique in the group of children affects the crying time after the procedure. H4: The cold application technique in the group of children affects the signs of life before and after the procedure. The research is a study in randomized controlled, prospective and cross-sectional design. The data of the study will be collected using the Patient Identification Information Form, FLACC Pain Scale, Life Signs Follow-up Form.

Registry
clinicaltrials.gov
Start Date
October 15, 2026
End Date
October 15, 2026
Last Updated
7 months ago
Study Type
Interventional
Study Design
Parallel
Sex
All

Investigators

Sponsor
Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Responsible Party
Principal Investigator
Principal Investigator

Gonca Karayagiz Muslu

Associate professor

Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

  • Between the ages of 0-3 years old,
  • The chest tube is located for at least 24 hours,
  • Without Mechanical ventilation support,
  • Does not have any allergies to the drug
  • Stable from the cardiovascular side

Exclusion Criteria

  • Children with any neurological diseases,
  • Children with anynephrological
  • Children with any respiratory diseases

Outcomes

Primary Outcomes

Pain assessed by FLACC

Time Frame: 15 minutes after chest tube removal

the intensity of pain at the chest tube

vital signs

Time Frame: 15 minutes after chest tube removal

pulse, oxygen saturation, temperature, respiratory rate.

Secondary Outcomes

  • crying time(15 minutes after chest tube removal)

Study Sites (1)

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