U.S., Jan. 9 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07327957) titled 'Effects of Vibration and Breathing Exercises on Pain and Anxiety During Chest Tube Removal' on Dec. 26, 2025.
Brief Summary: Removing a chest tube is a common procedure after chest surgery, but it can cause significant pain and anxiety for patients. Although medications can help reduce these symptoms, they may have side effects and are not always sufficient. Therefore, simple and safe non-drug methods are increasingly used to improve patient comfort.
This randomized controlled study aims to examine the effects of vibration and breathing exercises applied before chest tube removal on patients' pain and anxiety levels. Adult patients ...