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Comparison of the effect of superficial stroke massage and cryotherapy on physiological indicators and pain intensity

Comparison of the effect of superficial stroke massage and cryotherapy on physiological indicators and pain intensity caused by venous sampling in hospitalized children

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20240620062194N1
Enrollment
75
Registered
2024-08-14
Start date
2024-08-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2024-08-26

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

Conditions

Pain intensity in venous sampling.

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Stroke massage, Massage for 30 minutes before venous sampling and in the form of circular movements of fingers and palms superficially from the base of the skull to

Sponsors

Arak University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
3 Years to 8 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Willingness to participate in the study Age range from 3 to 8 years

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: The presence of a wound or lesion on the skin where the intervention is performed Failure of venous sampling in the first attempt

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Determination of pain intensity and physiological indicators in three groups of massage, cold therapy and control group before, during and after venous sampling in children under study. Timepoint: Measurement of physiological subjects before venous sampling and during venous sampling and 5 minutes after venous sampling, measurement of pain intensity during venous sampling and 5 minutes after venous sampling. Method of measurement: FALCC scale and pulse oximeter device.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public Contactsomaye sayahi

Arak University of Medical Sciences

sayahi_s@yahoo.com+98 86 3417 3502

Outcome results

None listed

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