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Basic Information
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COMPLETED
NA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
2014-09-15
2015-09-15
Brief Summary
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Methods: A prospective, randomized, single-blind, placebo sham-controlled study was conducted. In addition to the same routine care, subjects in the experimental group (n = 30) received cold application of 600 g ice packs 15 minutes before CTR, whereas subjects in the placebo sham group (n = 30) received tap water packs. Numerical rating scale was used to measured pain intensity before, immediately after, and 10 minutes after CTR.
Detailed Description
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Conditions
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Study Design
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RANDOMIZED
PARALLEL
TREATMENT
SINGLE
Study Groups
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cold application (experimental group)
subjects in the experimental group (n = 30) received cold application of 600 g ice packs 15 minutes before CTR
cold application
We manufactured two ice packs (17 × 12 cm) with a combined weight of 600 g. The ice packs were inserted into adjustable wraps made in our hospital so that they can be fixed next to the skin on each side of the chest tube in patients awaiting CTR. The combined contact area of the ice packs was approximately 25 cm in diameter around the chest tube.
For patients of the experimental group, they were received 15-minutes cold application.
tap water packs application (sham group)
subjects in the sham group (n = 30) received tap water packs.
tap water packs application
We manufactured two tap water packs (17 × 12 cm) with a combined weight of 600 g. The tap water packs were inserted into adjustable wraps made in our hospital so that they can be fixed next to the skin on each side of the chest tube in patients awaiting CTR. The combined contact area of the tap water packs was approximately 25 cm in diameter around the chest tube.
For patients of the sham group, they were received 15-minutes tap water application.
Interventions
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cold application
We manufactured two ice packs (17 × 12 cm) with a combined weight of 600 g. The ice packs were inserted into adjustable wraps made in our hospital so that they can be fixed next to the skin on each side of the chest tube in patients awaiting CTR. The combined contact area of the ice packs was approximately 25 cm in diameter around the chest tube.
For patients of the experimental group, they were received 15-minutes cold application.
tap water packs application
We manufactured two tap water packs (17 × 12 cm) with a combined weight of 600 g. The tap water packs were inserted into adjustable wraps made in our hospital so that they can be fixed next to the skin on each side of the chest tube in patients awaiting CTR. The combined contact area of the tap water packs was approximately 25 cm in diameter around the chest tube.
For patients of the sham group, they were received 15-minutes tap water application.
Eligibility Criteria
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Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
20 Years
ALL
No
Sponsors
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Chiayi Christian Hospital
OTHER
Responsible Party
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References
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Hsieh LY, Chen YR, Lu MC. Efficacy of cold application on pain during chest tube removal: a randomized controlled trial: A CONSORT-compliant article. Medicine (Baltimore). 2017 Nov;96(46):e8642. doi: 10.1097/MD.0000000000008642.
Other Identifiers
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103044
Identifier Type: -
Identifier Source: org_study_id