Simple vibration and cold combo slashes pain during chest tube removal in heart surgery patients

NCT ID NCT06217263

First seen Mar 25, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 5 times

Summary

This study tested whether vibration therapy, alone or with cold, could reduce pain and anxiety when chest tubes are removed after heart bypass surgery. 93 adults were randomly assigned to vibration, vibration plus cold, or standard care. Results showed both vibration methods significantly lowered pain and anxiety, with the combined approach working best.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dr. Siyami Ersek Chest Cardiovascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

  • IstanbulUC

    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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