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The effectiveness of Hugo's point massage on respiratory volume and the severity of pain in patients with a chest tube.

The effectiveness of Hugo's point massage on respiratory volume and the severity of deep pain in patients with chest tube after chest surgery.

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20121114011469N4
Enrollment
61
Registered
2020-07-23
Start date
2020-07-22
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2020-08-17

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Chest tube.

Interventions

Intervention 1: First intervention group: In the treatment group, Hugo's point massage will be performed, which is the middle point of the angle between the first and second metacarpals. Hugo's point

Sponsors

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Having at least one test tube Age range between 18 and 65 years old Having the ability to communicate and speak in Persian Patient consciousness

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Existence of respiratory diseases Use any topical neuromuscular blocking drug Inability to use motivational spirometry Existence of fractures, inflammation, wounds, previous cuts and scratches at the Hugo'point Have a history of using acupressure Having any mental disorders and using psychiatric medications

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Pain severity. Timepoint: Immediately after performing the first, second, third and fourth spirometry. Method of measurement: Numerical rating scales.;Respiratory volume. Timepoint: Immediately after performing the first, second, third and fourth spirometry. Method of measurement: Motivational and incentive Prima' exhalation spirometer.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactSeyede Mahtab Fasihi

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

Mahtab_fasihi2312@yahoo.com009838242554

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026