Gentle touch after heart surgery: massage eases pain and improves sleep

NCT ID NCT06529471

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated Apr 24, 2026 · Updated 27 times

Summary

This study looked at whether massage therapy after open heart surgery can reduce pain, improve sleep quality, and lower stress hormone levels. 96 adults who had elective open heart surgery took part. Researchers measured pain, sleep quality, and cortisol levels to see if massage made a difference.

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Locations

  • Kocaeli University

    Kocaeli, Türkiye, 41380, Turkey (Türkiye)

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