Clinical trial No longer in our active list Interventional Ages 18 to 90

Effect of a Thermal Blanket After Peripheral Artery Surgery

Official title: The Effect of Thermal Blanket Applied to the Area After Peripheral Artery Surgery on Circulation, Pain and Mobilization

Run by Saglik Bilimleri Universitesi · NCT06310928 · Data updated 2026-05-14

This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.

This study tests if using a thermal blanket can help patients recover better after peripheral artery surgery by keeping their body temperature normal.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years to 90 Years
SexAll
Enrollment60 (estimated)
SponsorSaglik Bilimleri Universitesi
Academic / other
Drugs / interventionsradiation
Locations1 site (Istanbul, Uskudar)
Trial IDNCT06310928 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for elective peripheral artery surgery with a BMI under 30 and no communication barriers.

Probably not a fit

Patients with orthopedic disabilities in the surgical extremity or neurological diseases may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study investigates the impact of using a thermal blanket on patients undergoing peripheral artery surgery to prevent postoperative hypothermia. It involves a randomized control trial with 60 patients divided into an experimental group receiving the thermal blanket and a control group. Data will be collected using various scales to assess pain, mobility, and neurovascular status. The goal is to determine if maintaining normal body temperature can improve recovery outcomes and reduce complications.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance patient comfort and recovery by reducing postoperative complications associated with hypothermia.

How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that maintaining normothermia in surgical patients can lead to improved outcomes, suggesting this approach may be beneficial.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* Volunteering to participate in the study,
* Performing peripheral arterial surgery
* BMI\<30
* No verbal communication barrier

Exclusion Criteria:

* Presence of orthopedic disability in the extremity undergoing the surgical procedure,
* Having a neurological disease
* Lack of pain control

Where it's running

  • Sağlık Bilimleri University
    Istanbul, Uskudar, Turkey
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.