Gentle touch after open heart surgery eases pain and improves sleep, study finds
NCT ID NCT06529471
First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Jun 13, 2026 · Updated 32 times
Summary
This study looked at whether massage after open heart surgery can help with pain, sleep, and stress. 96 adults who had elective open heart surgery took part. Some received back massage, while others got standard care. The researchers measured pain, sleep quality, and a stress hormone called cortisol. The goal was to see if massage could make recovery more comfortable.
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Kocaeli University
Kocaeli, Türkiye, 41380, Turkey (Türkiye)
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