Using heated socks to prevent hypothermia during bladder tumor surgery
The Effect of Perioperative Heated Sock Application on Hypothermia and Vital Signs in Bladder Tumor Surgery:A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests if wearing heated socks can help keep patients warm and safe during bladder tumor surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 90 (estimated) |
| Ages | 20 Years to 90 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Istanbul University - Cerrahpasa Academic / other |
| Drugs / interventions | radiation |
| Locations | 1 site (Samsun, Atakum/Samsun) |
| Trial ID | NCT06988696 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the impact of heated sock application on preventing hypothermia and its effects on vital signs in patients undergoing bladder tumor surgery. It aims to gather data on how this intervention can mitigate heat loss during surgical procedures, which is crucial for patient safety and recovery. The study will involve patients who meet specific eligibility criteria and will assess the outcomes of using heated socks before and during surgery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for bladder tumor surgery lasting between 2 to 4 hours who can communicate in Turkish and do not have conditions affecting thermoregulation.
Not a fit: Patients with cognitive impairments, psychiatric disorders, or those uncomfortable with wearing heated socks may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance patient safety and recovery by preventing hypothermia during bladder tumor surgeries.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific use of heated socks in this context may be novel, similar interventions aimed at preventing hypothermia during surgery have shown positive outcomes in other studies.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * The duration of surgical intervention is between 2 and 4 hours, * Ability to read, write, understand and communicate in Turkish, * Voluntary participation in the study, * Does not require follow-up in intensive care before or after surgery, * Dementia, alzheimer etc. absence of disease affecting cognitive functions, * Absence of a disease that may affect thermoregulation due to systemic effects such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cancer, intracranial benign/malignant tumor, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson's disease, and thyroid-related diseases, * Absence of drug use that may affect thermoregulation, * It is not uncomfortable to wear heat socks during application. Exclusion Criteria: * Mental retardation and the presence of any psychiatric disorder, * Being addicted to alcohol and drugs, * Dementia, alzheimer etc. have a disease that affects cognitive functions, * Having drug use that may affect thermoregulation, * Discomfort from wearing heat socks during application, * Having any disease that affects tissue perfusion, * Presence of any peripheral arterial and venous disease, * The need for intensive care before or after surgery
Where this trial is running
Samsun, Atakum/Samsun
- Seval Ulubay — Samsun, Atakum/Samsun, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Seval Ulubay, Phd — Samsun Gazi State Hospital
- Study coordinator: Seval Ulubay, Phd
- Email: sevalulubay@gmail.com
- Phone: +905424300793
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.