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A simple foot massage might ease pain and improve sleep after heart surgery

NCT ID NCT05567107

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Aug 21, 2026 · Last updated Aug 21, 2026

Summary

This trial tests whether a 20-minute foot massage, given daily for three days after open heart surgery, can reduce pain, improve sleep quality, and boost mood. Adults undergoing coronary artery bypass grafting who report significant pain after surgery are randomly assigned to receive the massage or standard care. The study measures pain, anxiety, sleep, and mood using standard questionnaires to see if this gentle therapy aids recovery.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Classical foot massage
What this could lead to
If effective, foot massage could become a simple, drug-free way to improve recovery after heart surgery, reducing pain and boosting sleep and mood.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply to everyone. Foot massage is generally safe but may not work for all patients or may have limited effect.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

84 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2021

Finished

Sep 2021

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Aged 18 years or older Scheduled to undergo elective coronary artery bypass grafting (CABG) surgery Voluntarily agreed to participate and provided informed consent Able to communicate verbally and understand the study procedures Hemodynamically stable following transfer from the intensive care unit to the cardiovascular surgery ward Reported a postoperative pain intensity of ≥4 on the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) Had no condition preventing the safe application of foot massage, including foot skin infection, local infection, open wound or lesion, significant edema or hematoma, thrombophlebitis, deep vein thrombosis, coagulation disorder, severe varicose veins, osteomyelitis, peripheral neuropathy, recent fracture, dislocation, or major musculoskeletal injury involving the lower extremities Exclusion Criteria: Development of a postoperative complication that prevented continuation of the intervention or study assessments Withdrawal of consent during the study Inability to complete the planned intervention or follow-up assessments

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

coronary artery disorder insomnia mood disorder Pain Pain, Postoperative Parasomnias sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Bypass complication MOOD Pain, postoperative Sleep disturbance

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Beyzanur Kızıloğlu

    Erzurum, palandöken, 25000, Turkey (Türkiye)

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