Effects of relaxation exercises on pain and anxiety in CABG patients
The Effect of Progressive Relaxation Exercises Applied Before Mobilization on Pain, Anxiety and Physiological Parameters in Patients With Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery
This study is testing if relaxation exercises can help reduce pain and anxiety in patients recovering from heart surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 68 (estimated) |
| Ages | 35 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul, Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06726239 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the impact of progressive relaxation exercises on pain, anxiety, and physiological parameters in patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft (CABG) surgery. It is a randomized controlled trial involving 68 patients, divided into an experimental group receiving relaxation exercises and a control group receiving standard care. The exercises will be administered twice on the first two postoperative days, and various assessments will be conducted to measure outcomes related to pain, anxiety, and mobilization. The study will take place in a public hospital in Istanbul from May 2024 to May 2025.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are Turkish-speaking adults undergoing their first elective CABG surgery.
Not a fit: Patients with psychiatric or neurological disorders, or those with musculoskeletal conditions affecting mobilization, may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce pain and anxiety in CABG patients, improving their recovery experience.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown positive outcomes with relaxation techniques in surgical patients, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Ability to read and write in Turkish, * Analgesics given ≥4h before assessment, * Conscious and communicative, * Elective coronary artery bypass graft surgery planned, * Patients undergoing coronary artery bypass graft surgery for the first time were included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnosed with a psychiatric or neurological disorder, * Diagnosis of a musculoskeletal condition that could affect mobilization, * Patients with hearing and vision loss, * Patients participating in another clinical trial during the same period, * Patients who developed any complications during the postoperative period were excluded.
Where this trial is running
Istanbul, Istanbul
- Kartal Koşuyolu Yüksek İhtisas Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi — Istanbul, Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Tuğçe Bozkurt
- Email: tgcebzkrt55@gmail.com
- Phone: 05063137927
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.