The Effect of Perioperative Warm Socks on Maintaining Body Temperature in Patients Undergoing Spi… (NCT06592807) | Clinical Trial Compass
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The Effect of Perioperative Warm Socks on Maintaining Body Temperature in Patients Undergoing Spinal Surgery
Turkey (Türkiye)64 participantsStarted 2023-07-18
Plain-language summary
It is important to maintain the body temperature of patients during spine surgery because hypothermia that occurs during surgery can increase the risk of complications and negatively affect the recovery process. For this reason, various methods are being investigated to maintain the body temperature of patients during and after surgery. Warm socks application is a simple and effective method performed by putting warm socks on the feet of patients. This application has been shown to better maintain the body temperature of patients during the perioperative period and may reduce the incidence of hypothermia. Warm socks help maintain body temperature by increasing blood circulation and reducing heat loss. As a result, warm socking application is considered a useful and recommended method for maintaining body temperature in patients undergoing surgery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 64 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* The patient must be between 18-64 years old
* Able to understand and speak Turkish
* In the ASA1,2,3 class according to the ASA classification
* Not have anemia, coagulation problems, peripheral circulation disorders or a metabolic disease
* Willing to undergo spine surgery (LDH,SDH, scoliosis, stabilization)
* Not undergoing spinal and local anesthesia
* Volunteering to participate in the study
Exclusion Criteria:
* The patient's surgery lasting less than 2 hours or more than 5 hours
* The patient's socks are removed during the surgery
* The patient's tympanic body temperature is not checked during the surgery
* Complications develop during and after the surgery
* The patient is taken to intensive care immediately after the surgery
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
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What they're measuring
1
Tympanic temperature measurement
Timeframe: Every half hour during the surgery. (Until the 5th hour)
2
Shivering
Timeframe: It measured once at the 1st minute after surgery.