Cold and calm: new combo eases needle pain for ICU patients

NCT ID NCT06661187

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 10, 2026 · Updated 35 times

Summary

This study tested whether simple psychological techniques and cold therapy (cryoanalgesia) could reduce pain and anxiety during arterial punctures in 120 critically ill, conscious adults. Patients rated their pain on a 0-10 scale and anxiety using a standard questionnaire. The goal was to find a drug-free way to make this common procedure more comfortable.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Damanhour university

    Damanhūr, Egypt

  • Faculty Of Nursing

    Damanhūr, Egypt

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