Effect of Cold Application on Patient's Pain and Vital Signs During Chest Tube Removal.

Last updated: September 24, 2025
Sponsor: Muğla Sıtkı Koçman University
Overall Status: Trial Not Available

Phase

N/A

Condition

Pain

Treatment

cold application until 13.6 C

cold application

Clinical Study ID

NCT05046834
272
  • Ages 1-3
  • All Genders

Study Summary

In this study, the effect of cold application used during and after chest tube removal on pain and vital signs in infants and children in the 0-3 age group will be examined.

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion

Inclusion Criteria:

  • Between the ages of 0-3 years old,

  • The chest tube is located for at least 24 hours,

  • Without Mechanical ventilation support,

  • Does not have any allergies to the drug

  • Stable from the cardiovascular side

Exclusion

Exclusion Criteria:

  • Children with any neurological diseases,

  • Children with anynephrological

  • Children with any respiratory diseases

Study Design

Treatment Group(s): 2
Primary Treatment: cold application until 13.6 C
Phase:
Study Start date:
October 15, 2026
Estimated Completion Date:
October 15, 2026

Study Description

Purpose of the research:In this study, the effect of cold application used during and after breast tube removal on pain and life signs in infants and children aged 0-3 years will be examined.

Hypotheses:

H1: children who have cold application around the tube 15 minutes before chest tube removal have low pain scores during chest tube removal compared to other groups.

H2: Children whose skin temperature is lowered below 13.60 C before breast tube removal have lower pain scores compared to other groups.

H3: The cold application technique in the group of children affects the crying time after the procedure.

H4: The cold application technique in the group of children affects the signs of life before and after the procedure.

The research is a study in randomized controlled, prospective and cross-sectional design.

The data of the study will be collected using the Patient Identification Information Form, FLACC Pain Scale, Life Signs Follow-up Form.

Connect with a study center

  • Gonca Muslu

    Fethiye, Muğla 48300
    Turkey

    Site Not Available

  • Gonca Muslu

    Fethiye 314967, Muğla 304183 48300
    Turkey (Türkiye)

    Site Not Available

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