CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Hand Massage Applied With Two Different Methods

Turkey (Türkiye)70 participantsStarted 2025-02-15

Plain-language summary

There is no study finding examining the effects of the classical hand massage and hand reflexology massage methods on pain, anxiety and physiological parameters after coronary angiography. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the effects of reflexology hand massage and classical hand massage on pain, anxiety and physiological parameters after coronary angiography.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * • Patients who are over 18 years old * Can speak Turkish * Agree to participate in the study * Have not undergone emergency coronary angiography * Have not consumed coffee or hypnotic drugs at least 12 hours before * Have no history of chronic pain (e.g. arthritis) * Are not addicted to alcohol or drugs * Have no psychological problems (such as depression, anxiety disorder) * Have no problem with having their hands massaged; those who do not have any skin lesions, sensory and motor disorders, amputations, burns, or pathological diseases related to muscles and bones * Have not used anxiolytics Exclusion Criteria: * • Those who do not volunteer to participate in the study * Those who have any skin lesions, burns, open wounds, muscle and bone pathological diseases on their hands, * Those who develop delirium during the follow-up period * Those who develop complications after coronary angiography (such as bleeding, etc.) * Arrhythmia * Hemodynamic instability

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

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

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

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?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Average Pain Score on Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 0 hour (baseline), 1st hour, 2nd hour, 3rd hour

State Anxiety Scale Mean Score

Timeframe: 0 hour (baseline), 1st hour, 2nd hour, 3rd hour

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06853860

SponsorKutahya Health Sciences University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-05-15

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