Cold therapy for baby chest tube pain: study pulled before start
NCT ID NCT05046834
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study planned to see if applying a cold gel pack around the chest tube could reduce pain and stabilize vital signs in infants aged 0-3 years during tube removal. All children would also receive standard pain medicine. The trial was withdrawn before enrolling any participants, so no data was collected.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
cold gel pack
What this could lead to
If it had been tested, this could have pointed to a simple, drug-free way to ease pain during chest tube removal in infants.
What could go wrong
The study was withdrawn before enrolling anyone, so no results exist. Even if conducted, the small size and specific age group would limit general conclusions.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Gonca Muslu
Fethiye, Muğla, 48300, Turkey (Türkiye)