The effect of face and head massage on the severity score of delirium after coronary artery bypass graft surgery in patients hospitalized in cardiac surgery intensive care unit.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20211223053492N1

Enrollment

104

Registered

2022-02-08

Start date

2021-01-20

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2022-03-08

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Conditions

Delirium. F05.9

Interventions

Intervention 1: Experimental group: In this group, facial and head massage therapy according to Brown massage therapy techniques, which includes thirteen techniques, will be performed on the third and

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Age

60 Years to 75 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 60 to 75 years Conscious consent to participate in the study Lack of delirium

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Dependence on drugs and alcohol Sight and hearing problems History of known cognitive and mental illness Receiving drugs that affect the nervous system Existence of any lesions and skin diseases on the head and face

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Intensity of delirium and frequency of delirium. Timepoint: The first day of hospitalization, the third and fourth day of hospitalization. Method of measurement: Nicham Confusion Assessment Form.	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
Intensity of delirium. Timepoint: The third and fourth day of hospitalization twice a day at 10 and 18 o'clock. Method of measurement: Brown massage therapy technique.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactEbrahim Sheikhi Abarqoui

Yazd University of Medical Sciences

e.sheykhi1364@gmail.com+98 35 3283 1135

Outcome results

None listed

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