Gentle touch eases Kids' pain after surgery drain removal, study finds

NCT ID NCT02047591

First seen Apr 11, 2026 · Last updated May 16, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study looked at whether adding a relaxing touch technique to standard pain medicine can lower pain when removing a Redon drain in children aged 7 to 17 after surgery. About 232 children took part. The goal was to see if this drug-free method helps kids feel less pain during the procedure.

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Locations

  • Limoges Hospital

    Limoges, 87 042, France

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