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Mindfulness may ease heart surgery jitters, new study says
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a mindfulness-based nursing program can lower anxiety and help stabilize blood pressure in 60 adults undergoing planned open heart surgery. Participants will receive the mindfulness intervention before and after surgery, and their anxiety levels and vital…
Matched conditions: OPEN-HEART SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mersin University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:03 UTC
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Cold packs and quick breathing tricks may take the edge off chest tube removal
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether doing a quick relaxation exercise and applying a cold pack before removing a chest tube can help reduce pain and anxiety and increase satisfaction. About 87 adults who had open-heart surgery and need a chest tube removed will take part. The goal is to …
Matched conditions: OPEN-HEART SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Ataturk University • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:59 UTC
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New nerve block could cut opioid use after heart surgery
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a modified nerve block called M-TAPA, given before open-heart surgery, can reduce pain and the need for strong painkillers (opioids) afterward. The block is injected under ultrasound guidance near the ribs. Eighty adults having elective open-heart surgery…
Matched conditions: OPEN-HEART SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Bursa City Hospital • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 07:58 UTC
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New algorithm aims to reduce bleeding risks in heart surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study aims to create a simple blood test-based guide to help doctors manage bleeding during open heart surgery. Researchers will use leftover blood samples from 140 patients to see if a special test (thromboelastography) can better direct the use of blood products like plate…
Matched conditions: OPEN-HEART SURGERY
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Serkan Uckun • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:14 UTC