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Vicks massage eases pain after bypass, study says

NCT ID NCT07508371

Symptom relief Sponsor: Istanbul Medipol University Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether a back massage with mentholated ointment (like Vicks) can lower pain and anxiety in people who just had coronary bypass surgery. 120 adults will be split into three groups: one gets a back massage with mentholated ointment, one gets a back massage with plain oil, and one gets standard care. Pain and anxiety levels will be measured before and after each massage session.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

About 120 people

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Expected to start

Sep 2026

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Expected to finish

Jan 2027

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Ages

Children (under 18), adults (18 to 64) and older adults (65 and over)

Sex

Anyone

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Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Willing to participate in the study, * Who has undergone bypass surgery, * Aged 18 years or older, * No visual impairment (except those who can see better with visual aids), hearing impairment (except those who can hear better with hearing aids), or speech impairment/communication problems that would prevent them from understanding the information provided and accurately describing their pain, * Literate, * Possesses orientation to person, place, and time, * Has a sternum exposure time of at least 2 hours during surgery, * Does not use any complementary alternative medicine methods, * Meets ASA 1 and ASA 2 criteria, * Elective (planned) surgery patients will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with allergies to menthol ointment and paraffin oil used during the procedure, * Individuals participating in a different study conducted at the clinic, * Individuals experiencing confusion, * Individuals with physical and cognitive problems that prevent massage from being applied, * Individuals diagnosed with mood disorders (depression, panic attacks, dysthymia, bipolar disorder, or taking any medication for these conditions), * Individuals with respiratory problems, * Individuals who cannot speak Turkish, and cannot read or write Turkish * Transferred to intensive care during the postoperative period, * Experiencing severe bleeding, hematoma, seroma, or nerve injury during the postoperative period, * Developing an allergy to mentholated ointment/paraffin oil used during massage, * Voluntarily requesting to leave the job, * Individuals who do not comply with the work process and conditions will be removed from the study.

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Conditions

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anxiety disorder coronary artery disorder Pain

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Bypass, cardiopulmonary

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  • Dr. Siyami Ersek Chest Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital

    Istanbul, 34668, Turkey (Türkiye)

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