Anxiety, Delirium, Pain, Sleep, Subarachnoid Hemorrhage
Conditions
Brief summary
This research study seeks to explore the effects of massage techniques on pain and anxiety relief among patients with subarachnoid hemorrhages in the ICU setting in comparison to subarachnoid hemorrhagic patients using standard medical therapy. In addition, our aim is to decrease the overall medication use to treat pain and anxiety, and to determine the impact of massage on sleep duration, quality, and breathing. Our goal is to improve and promote comfort during the ICU stay as well as decrease the need for narcotic medication usage.
Interventions
OTHERMassage
twenty minute massage intervention prior to bedtime (1900-2100), to be started after day 3 of admission for a minimum of 5 consecutive days and up to fourteen days. The massage will be conducted by an RN trained in massage technique that is not caring for the patient in a direct nursing role.
Sponsors
Sara E. Hocker, M.D
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* Clinical diagnosis of aneurysmal subarachnoid hemorrhage
Exclusion criteria
* Upper extremity deep vein thrombus * Active alcohol or drug withdrawal
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in Pain Score | Baseline to 14 days | Over the course of the intervention period, the primary outcome of decrease in pain will be decreased as compared to the control group. This will be measured using the Pain Scale. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Sleep quantity | 5-14 days |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed