Bypass, CardiopulmonaryMenthol CareNCT07508371
Menthol Massage for Post-Bypass Pain & Anxiety
A study testing Menthol Massage and Massage in people with Bypass, Cardiopulmonary, run by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mentholated ointment massage in reducing pain and anxiety levels in patients who have undergone coronary bypass surgery, volunteered to participate in the study, and met the inclusion criteria. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Bypass, Cardiopulmonary
- What is being tested?
- Menthol Massage and Massage
- Could I receive a placebo?
- Yes, some participants may receive a placebo
- How many people
- 120 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 25 Sep 2026to 30 Jan 2027
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- Not yet: the study is under way
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- Willing to participate in the study,
- Who has undergone bypass surgery,
- Aged 18 years or older,
- No visual impairment (except those who can see better with visual aids), hearing impairment (except those who can hear better with hearing aids), or speech impairment/communication problems that would prevent them from understanding the information provided and accurately describing their pain,
- Literate,
- Possesses orientation to person, place, and time,
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- Has a sternum exposure time of at least 2 hours during surgery,
- Does not use any complementary alternative medicine methods,
- Meets ASA 1 and ASA 2 criteria,
- Elective (planned) surgery patients will be included.
Who cannot join
- Individuals with allergies to menthol ointment and paraffin oil used during the procedure,
- Individuals participating in a different study conducted at the clinic,
- Individuals experiencing confusion,
- Individuals with physical and cognitive problems that prevent massage from being applied,
- Individuals diagnosed with mood disorders (depression, panic attacks, dysthymia, bipolar disorder, or taking any medication for these conditions),
- Individuals with respiratory problems,
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- Individuals who cannot speak Turkish, and cannot read or write Turkish
- Transferred to intensive care during the postoperative period,
- Experiencing severe bleeding, hematoma, seroma, or nerve injury during the postoperative period,
- Developing an allergy to mentholated ointment/paraffin oil used during massage,
- Voluntarily requesting to leave the job,
- Individuals who do not comply with the work process and conditions will be removed from the study.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country. Contact the study team or a site near you to ask about taking part.
Cagla Murali, Master student contact
Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
Dr. Siyami Ersek Chest Heart and Vascular Surgery Training and Research Hospital
Istanbul, 34668
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Back Massage With Mentholated Ointment After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery on Pain and Anxiety Levels
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mentholated ointment massage in reducing pain and anxiety levels in patients who have undergone coronary bypass surgery, volunteered to participate in the study, and met the inclusion criteria.
Group 1: Back massage with mentholated ointment (Vicks) Group 2: Back massage with paraffin oil Group 3 (Control): Routine clinical treatment The comparison group consists of the group receiving a back massage with paraffin oil and the control group (routine clinical treatment).
Read more
The questions it aims to answer are:
H1: Back massage with mentholated ointment after coronary artery bypass graft surgery reduces back pain levels compared to patients receiving routine treatment.
H2: Back massage with paraffin oil after coronary artery bypass graft surgery reduces back pain levels compared to patients receiving routine treatment.
H3: Back massage with mentholated ointment after coronary artery bypass graft surgery reduces anxiety levels compared to patients receiving routine treatment.
H4: Back massage with paraffin oil after coronary artery bypass graft surgery reduces anxiety levels compared to patients receiving routine treatment.
H5: Back massage with mentholated ointment after coronary artery bypass graft surgery reduces back pain levels compared to back massage with paraffin oil.
H6: Back massage with mentholated ointment after coronary artery bypass graft surgery reduces anxiety levels compared to back massage with paraffin oil.
Pain intensity and vital signs will be monitored in all participants before surgery, at 0 minutes (before analgesia administration), and at 30 minutes after surgery. Additionally, vital signs will be observed before the back massage at 0 minutes and after at 15 minutes. Anxiety levels will be measured before surgery and 15 minutes after the back massage application. A total of 5 back massage applications will be performed until the patients are discharged.
Read the detailed description
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) is a frequently preferred surgical treatment method for coronary artery disease (CAD). After surgery, patients experience complications such as pain and anxiety associated with sternotomy. Reducing pain and anxiety levels in the postoperative period may be effective in speeding up the discharge process for patients. Back pain after sternotomy is a significant source of concern for patients who have undergone heart surgery. Galao-Malo states that pain often radiates from the sternum to the sides of the chest and eventually to the back, where it may become more musculoskeletal in nature. Additionally, the surgical approach itself, the patient's position during surgery, and the resulting tension in the back and shoulders can contribute to musculoskeletal pain. Studies have shown that inadequate pain control in the postoperative period can exacerbate these problems and lead to chronic pain syndromes. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods are used in postoperative pain management. Massage is effective in reducing patients' pain levels as a non-pharmacological method. A study by Sözen determined that foot massage has a positive effect on reducing postoperative pain levels. In addition, massage increases blood flow and reduces pain levels by promoting the release of endorphins. For this reason, massage therapy is recommended for managing pain symptoms after CABG. This study aims to investigate the effect of post-operative back massage with mentholated ointment and paraffin oil on pain and anxiety levels in patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass graft surgery. It is anticipated that the data obtained will contribute to evidence-based practices and promote the wider use of non-pharmacological methods for pain and anxiety management by nurses.
- Conditions
- Bypass, Cardiopulmonary
- Being tested
- Menthol Massage, Massage
- Keywords
- massage, menthol, anxiety, pain
- Medical subject headings
- Anxiety Disorders, Pain
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Menthol MassageOther
A 15-minute back massage with mentholated ointment will be applied after coronary bypass surgery.
MassageOther
A 15-minute back massage with paraffin oil will be administered after coronary bypass surgery.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Experimental | Two doses of analgesia are administered at the clinic. Massage therapy will be applied as an additional method between analgesia applications. A 15-minute back massage will be performed using mentholated ointment. Receives: Other: Menthol Massage |
| Group 2 | Placebo comparator | Two doses of analgesia are administered at the clinic. Massage therapy is used as an additional method between analgesic applications. A 15-minute back massage is performed using paraffin oil. Receives: Other: Massage |
| Group 3 | No intervention | Two doses of analgesia are administered in the clinic. No additional intervention will be performed in the control group. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
The effect of massage intervention after coronary bypass surgery on pain levels will be evaluated at 0 and 15 minutes.
The effect of massage intervention after coronary bypass surgery on pain levels will be assessed at 0 and 15 minutes. The NRS scale will be used to assess pain, with 0 indicating no pain and 10 indicating the highest level of pain.
Measured: Patients undergo treatment in the ward for 5 days after coronary bypass surgery. Massage therapy will be administered for a total of 5 days until discharge.
Anxiety
Anxiety will be assessed 15 minutes after each massage session using the State Anxiety Scale. Scores range from 20 to 80, with lower scores indicating less anxiety and higher scores indicating greater anxiety.
Measured: The effect of massage on anxiety levels in patients following coronary bypass surgery will be measured using the State Anxiety Scale 15 minutes after massage. Patients remain in the ward for 5 days after surgery and are then discharged.
Secondary outcomes (4)
Pulse Rate
Pulse rate will be measured before surgery, before analgesia (0 min), 30 minutes after analgesia, before massage (0 min), and 15 minutes after massage.
Measured: Measurements will be taken at predefined time points during the 5-day postoperative period.
Blood Pressure
Blood pressure will be measured before surgery, before analgesia (0 min), 30 minutes after analgesia, before massage (0 min), and 15 minutes after massage.
Measured: Measurements will be taken at predefined time points during the 5-day postoperative period.
Respiratory Rate
Respiratory rate will be measured before surgery, before analgesia (0 min), 30 minutes after analgesia, before massage (0 min), and 15 minutes after massage.
Measured: Measurements will be taken at predefined time points during the 5-day postoperative period.
Body Temperature
Body temperature will be measured before surgery, before analgesia (0 min), 30 minutes after analgesia, before massage (0 min), and 15 minutes after massage.
Measured: Measurements will be taken at predefined time points during the 5-day postoperative period
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted2 Apr 2026
- Study start25 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion25 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion30 Jan 2027 (estimated)
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Publications (7)Papers the sponsor has linked to this study.
- Other trials for Bypass, CardiopulmonaryStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Model description
- Group 1: Back massage with mentholated ointment (Vicks), Group 2: Back massage with paraffin oil, Group 3 (Control): Routine clinical treatment
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, muzeyyen ataseven, Istanbul Medipol University Hospital
- Investigators
- Muzeyyen Ataseven, PhD, Study director, Medipol UniversityCagla Murali, Master Student, Principal investigator, Medipol University
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07508371
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- cmurali
- Acronym
- Menthol Care
- Status last verified
- Mar 2026
- First submitted
- 15 Sep 2025
- Last updated
- 2 Apr 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Publications
Sözer, G.A, Altuntuğ, K. & Ege, E. (2019). Doğum ağrısı ve masaj. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi, 5(3), 389-393.
Sözen, K.K. (2020). Ayak masajının ameliyat sonrası ağrı düzeyine etkisi. KSÜ Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 15(2), 110-115.
King M, Stambulic T, Servito M, Mizubuti GB, Payne D, El-Diasty M. Erector spinae plane block as perioperative analgesia for midline sternotomy in cardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Card Surg. 2022 Dec;37(12):5220-5229. doi: 10.1111/jocs.17005. Epub 2022 Oct 11.
PubMed 36217996Mori M, Brooks C 2nd, Dhruva SS, Lu Y, Spatz ES, Dey P, Zhang Y, Chaudhry SI, Geirsson A, Allore HG, Krumholz HM. Trajectories of Pain After Cardiac Surgery: Implications for Measurement, Reporting, and Individualized Treatment. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2021 Aug;14(8):e007781. doi: 10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.120.007781. Epub 2021 Jul 26.
PubMed 34304586Galao-Malo R, Davidson A, D'Aoust R, Baker D, Scott M, Swain J. Implementing an evidence-based guideline to decrease opioids after cardiac surgery. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract. 2024 Apr 1;36(4):241-248. doi: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000982.
PubMed 38236128Yıldırım, F., Amanvermez Şenarslan, D., Bayram, B., Kurtal A.T., Karaaslan Yüksel, Ö. & Tetik, Ö. (2022). Tek damar off-pump ve on-pump koroner arter cerrahisinin postoperatif komplikasyonlara etkisi. Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 9(1), 131-135.
Duman, İ., Çolak, A. & Kısacık, H.L. (2023). Koroner bypas cerrahisi sonrasında gelişen safen ven greft darlıklarına perkütan girişim yapılan hastalarda majör olumsuz kardiyovasküler olaylar ile serum fibrinojen düzeyi arasındaki ilişki. Turkish Journal of Clinics and Laboratory, 1, 105-110.
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 2 Apr 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Back Massage With Mentholated Ointment After Coronary Artery Bypass Graft Surgery on Pain and Anxiety Levels
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07508371
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- Menthol Care / cmurali
- Conditions
- Bypass, Cardiopulmonary
- Keywords
- massage, menthol, anxiety, pain
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Not yet recruiting
- Enrolment
- 120 participants (estimated)
- Lead sponsor
- Istanbul Medipol University HospitalUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Sep 2026 (estimated)
- Primary completion
- 25 Dec 2026 (estimated)
- Study completion
- 30 Jan 2027 (estimated)
- First posted
- 2 Apr 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of mentholated ointment massage in reducing pain and anxiety levels in patients who have undergone coronary bypass surgery, volunteered to participate in the study, and met the inclusion criteria.
Group 1: Back massage with mentholated ointment (Vicks) Group 2: Back massage with paraffin oil Group 3 (Control): Routine clinical treatment The comparison group consists of the group receiving a back massage with paraffin oil and the control group (routine clinical treatment).
The questions it aims to answer are:
H1: Back massage with mentholated ointment after coronary artery bypass graft surgery reduces back pain levels compared to patients receiving routine treatment.
H2: Back massage with paraffin oil after coronary artery bypass graft surgery reduces back pain levels compared to patients receiving routine treatment.
H3: Back massage with mentholated ointment after coronary artery bypass graft surgery reduces anxiety levels compared to patients receiving routine treatment.
H4: Back massage with paraffin oil after coronary artery bypass graft surgery reduces anxiety levels compared to patients receiving routine treatment.
H5: Back massage with mentholated ointment after coronary artery bypass graft surgery reduces back pain levels compared to back massage with paraffin oil.
H6: Back massage with mentholated ointment after coronary artery bypass graft surgery reduces anxiety levels compared to back massage with paraffin oil.
Pain intensity and vital signs will be monitored in all participants before surgery, at 0 minutes (before analgesia administration), and at 30 minutes after surgery. Additionally, vital signs will be observed before the back massage at 0 minutes and after at 15 minutes. Anxiety levels will be measured before surgery and 15 minutes after the back massage application. A total of 5 back massage applications will be performed until the patients are discharged.
Detailed description
Coronary artery bypass graft surgery (CABG) is a frequently preferred surgical treatment method for coronary artery disease (CAD). After surgery, patients experience complications such as pain and anxiety associated with sternotomy. Reducing pain and anxiety levels in the postoperative period may be effective in speeding up the discharge process for patients. Back pain after sternotomy is a significant source of concern for patients who have undergone heart surgery. Galao-Malo states that pain often radiates from the sternum to the sides of the chest and eventually to the back, where it may become more musculoskeletal in nature. Additionally, the surgical approach itself, the patient's position during surgery, and the resulting tension in the back and shoulders can contribute to musculoskeletal pain. Studies have shown that inadequate pain control in the postoperative period can exacerbate these problems and lead to chronic pain syndromes. Both pharmacological and non-pharmacological methods are used in postoperative pain management. Massage is effective in reducing patients' pain levels as a non-pharmacological method. A study by Sözen determined that foot massage has a positive effect on reducing postoperative pain levels. In addition, massage increases blood flow and reduces pain levels by promoting the release of endorphins. For this reason, massage therapy is recommended for managing pain symptoms after CABG. This study aims to investigate the effect of post-operative back massage with mentholated ointment and paraffin oil on pain and anxiety levels in patients who have undergone coronary artery bypass graft surgery. It is anticipated that the data obtained will contribute to evidence-based practices and promote the wider use of non-pharmacological methods for pain and anxiety management by nurses.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Sequential
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 3
- Model description
- Group 1: Back massage with mentholated ointment (Vicks), Group 2: Back massage with paraffin oil, Group 3 (Control): Routine clinical treatment
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 | Experimental | Other: Menthol MassageTwo doses of analgesia are administered at the clinic. Massage therapy will be applied as an additional method between analgesia applications. A 15-minute back massage will be performed using mentholated ointment. |
| Group 2 | Placebo comparator | Other: MassageTwo doses of analgesia are administered at the clinic. Massage therapy is used as an additional method between analgesic applications. A 15-minute back massage is performed using paraffin oil. |
| Group 3 | No intervention | –Two doses of analgesia are administered in the clinic. No additional intervention will be performed in the control group. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (10 listed)
- Willing to participate in the study,
- Who has undergone bypass surgery,
- Aged 18 years or older,
- No visual impairment (except those who can see better with visual aids), hearing impairment (except those who can hear better with hearing aids), or speech impairment/communication problems that would prevent them from understanding the information provided and accurately describing their pain,
- Literate,
Key exclusion criteria (12 listed)
- Individuals with allergies to menthol ointment and paraffin oil used during the procedure,
- Individuals participating in a different study conducted at the clinic,
- Individuals experiencing confusion,
- Individuals with physical and cognitive problems that prevent massage from being applied,
- Individuals diagnosed with mood disorders (depression, panic attacks, dysthymia, bipolar disorder, or taking any medication for these conditions),
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Menthol MassageA 15-minute back massage with mentholated ointment will be applied after coronary bypass surgery. | Other | Group 1 |
| MassageA 15-minute back massage with paraffin oil will be administered after coronary bypass surgery. | Other | Group 2 |
Primary outcome
The effect of massage intervention after coronary bypass surgery on pain levels will be evaluated at 0 and 15 minutes.
Time frame: Patients undergo treatment in the ward for 5 days after coronary bypass surgery. Massage therapy will be administered for a total of 5 days until discharge.
The effect of massage intervention after coronary bypass surgery on pain levels will be assessed at 0 and 15 minutes. The NRS scale will be used to assess pain, with 0 indicating no pain and 10 indicating the highest level of pain.
Anxiety
Time frame: The effect of massage on anxiety levels in patients following coronary bypass surgery will be measured using the State Anxiety Scale 15 minutes after massage. Patients remain in the ward for 5 days after surgery and are then discharged.
Anxiety will be assessed 15 minutes after each massage session using the State Anxiety Scale. Scores range from 20 to 80, with lower scores indicating less anxiety and higher scores indicating greater anxiety.
4 secondary outcomes
Pulse Rate
Time frame: Measurements will be taken at predefined time points during the 5-day postoperative period.
Blood Pressure
Time frame: Measurements will be taken at predefined time points during the 5-day postoperative period.
Respiratory Rate
Time frame: Measurements will be taken at predefined time points during the 5-day postoperative period.
Body Temperature
Time frame: Measurements will be taken at predefined time points during the 5-day postoperative period
Results and safety
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 2 Apr 2026.
- BackgroundSözer, G.A, Altuntuğ, K. & Ege, E. (2019). Doğum ağrısı ve masaj. Akdeniz Tıp Dergisi, 5(3), 389-393.
- BackgroundSözen, K.K. (2020). Ayak masajının ameliyat sonrası ağrı düzeyine etkisi. KSÜ Tıp Fakültesi Dergisi, 15(2), 110-115.
- Background: PubMed 36217996King M, Stambulic T, Servito M, Mizubuti GB, Payne D, El-Diasty M. Erector spinae plane block as perioperative analgesia for midline sternotomy in cardiac surgery: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Card Surg. 2022 Dec;37(12):5220-5229. doi: 10.1111/jocs.17005. Epub 2022 Oct 11.
- Background: PubMed 34304586Mori M, Brooks C 2nd, Dhruva SS, Lu Y, Spatz ES, Dey P, Zhang Y, Chaudhry SI, Geirsson A, Allore HG, Krumholz HM. Trajectories of Pain After Cardiac Surgery: Implications for Measurement, Reporting, and Individualized Treatment. Circ Cardiovasc Qual Outcomes. 2021 Aug;14(8):e007781. doi: 10.1161/CIRCOUTCOMES.120.007781. Epub 2021 Jul 26.
- Background: PubMed 38236128Galao-Malo R, Davidson A, D'Aoust R, Baker D, Scott M, Swain J. Implementing an evidence-based guideline to decrease opioids after cardiac surgery. J Am Assoc Nurse Pract. 2024 Apr 1;36(4):241-248. doi: 10.1097/JXX.0000000000000982.
- BackgroundYıldırım, F., Amanvermez Şenarslan, D., Bayram, B., Kurtal A.T., Karaaslan Yüksel, Ö. & Tetik, Ö. (2022). Tek damar off-pump ve on-pump koroner arter cerrahisinin postoperatif komplikasyonlara etkisi. Manisa Celal Bayar Üniversitesi Sağlık Bilimleri Enstitüsü Dergisi, 9(1), 131-135.
- BackgroundDuman, İ., Çolak, A. & Kısacık, H.L. (2023). Koroner bypas cerrahisi sonrasında gelişen safen ven greft darlıklarına perkütan girişim yapılan hastalarda majör olumsuz kardiyovasküler olaylar ile serum fibrinojen düzeyi arasındaki ilişki. Turkish Journal of Clinics and Laboratory, 1, 105-110.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part.
Cagla Murali, Master student contact
Muzeyyen Ataseven, PhD study director
Medipol University
Cagla Murali, Master Student principal investigator
Medipol University
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Menthol Massage and Massage in people with Bypass, Cardiopulmonary, run by Istanbul Medipol University Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 10 inclusion and 12 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: opening soon, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Apr 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. Some participants in this study may receive a placebo. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
This study is still under way. Results are not available in the source record yet.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
Contact Muzeyyen Ataseven, PhD (+09 444 8 544, muzeyyenataseven@hotmail.com), or a site near the patient. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
The effect of massage intervention after coronary bypass surgery on pain levels will be evaluated at 0 and 15 minutes. (time frame: Patients undergo treatment in the ward for 5 days after coronary bypass surgery. Massage therapy will be administered for a total of 5 days until discharge.). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07508371, which also lists 7 linked publications.
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Apr 2026.