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Official title Effect of Stress Ball During Chest Tube Removal After Open Heart Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07251270
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- 15 minutes before the procedure, nurses (FEÖ and NT) will explain and demonstrate how to use the stress ball. The stress ball will be applied for approximately five minutes, including the chest tube removal procedure.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Patients will be included : have only one chest tube after open heart surgery,
- are 18 years of age or older,
- are conscious and cooperative,
- speak and understand Turkish,
- have a stable general condition and hemodynamic variables,
You likely can't join if
- Patients who do not have a chest tube or have multiple chest tubes after open heart surgery,
- Are under 18 years of age,
- Are conscious and uncooperative,
- Do not speak or understand Turkish,
- Are in an unstable general condition or hemodynamic variables,
- Have undergone emergency surgery,
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients will be included : have only one chest tube after open heart surgery,
- are 18 years of age or older,
- are conscious and cooperative,
- speak and understand Turkish,
- have a stable general condition and hemodynamic variables,
- have a planned surgical procedure,
- have no previous chest tube experience,
- have no psychiatric diagnosis,
- are not using psychiatric and/or local neuromuscular blocking medications,
- agree to participate in the study (sign the Informed Consent Form).
- Patients who do not have a chest tube or have multiple chest tubes after open heart surgery,
- Are under 18 years of age,
- Are conscious and uncooperative,
- Do not speak or understand Turkish,
- Are in an unstable general condition or hemodynamic variables,
- Have undergone emergency surgery,
- Have previous chest tube placement experience,
- Have a current psychiatric diagnosis,
- Are taking psychiatric and/or local neuromuscular blocking medications,
- Do not agree to participate in the study (do not sign the Informed Consent Form) will not be included in the study.
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Yenişehir, Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye)
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part - confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Yenişehir, Mersin, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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BridgeMD is an information and trial-matching tool - not medical advice, and not the study sponsor. Details come from ClinicalTrials.gov; the study team decides eligibility.