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NCT Number: NCT06853860

Effects of Hand Massage Applied With Two Different Methods

There is no study finding examining the effects of the classical hand massage and hand reflexology massage methods on pain, anxiety and physiological parameters after coronary angiography. Therefore, the aim of this study is to examine the effects of reflexology hand massage and classical hand massage on pain, anxiety and physiological parameters after coronary angiography.

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Key information

Conditions

Angiopathy, Peripheral Acute Pain Cardiovascular Diseases Neurologic Manifestations Pain Pain, Acute Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Peripheral Vascular Diseases Reflexology Signs and Symptoms Vascular Diseases

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Necibe

Kütahya, 43000, Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

There is no study finding examining the effects of the classical hand massage and hand reflexology massage methods on pain, anxiety and physiological parameters after coronary angiography.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • • Patients who are over 18 years old
  • Can speak Turkish
  • Agree to participate in the study
  • Have not undergone emergency coronary angiography
  • Have not consumed coffee or hypnotic drugs at least 12 hours before
  • Have no history of chronic pain (e.g. arthritis)
  • Are not addicted to alcohol or drugs
  • Have no psychological problems (such as depression, anxiety disorder)
  • Have no problem with having their hands massaged; those who do not have any skin lesions, sensory and motor disorders, amputations, burns, or pathological diseases related to muscles and bones
  • Have not used anxiolytics

Exclusion criteria

  • • Those who do not volunteer to participate in the study
  • Those who have any skin lesions, burns, open wounds, muscle and bone pathological diseases on their hands,
  • Those who develop delirium during the follow-up period
  • Those who develop complications after coronary angiography (such as bleeding, etc.)
  • Arrhythmia
  • Hemodynamic instability

Treatment and study plan

Reflexology Massage

Other

classic hand massage

Classic hand massage

Other

classic hand massage

Primary outcomes

  1. Average Pain Score on Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

    Time frame: 0 hour (baseline), 1st hour, 2nd hour, 3rd hour

    Pain will be measured using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS), ranging from 0 (no pain) to 10 (severe pain). Higher scores indicate more severe pain.

  2. State Anxiety Scale Mean Score

    Time frame: 0 hour (baseline), 1st hour, 2nd hour, 3rd hour

    Anxiety will be measured using the State Anxiety Scale, a validated questionnaire assessing current anxiety levels. Higher scores indicate higher levels of anxiety.

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Kutahya Health Sciences University

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Comparison of the Effects of Reflexology and Classical Hand Massage on Pain, Anxiety, and Vital Signs in Patients After Coronary Angiography

Important dates

Study start
2025
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2025
First posted
Mar 3, 2025
Registry last updated
Dec 24, 2025

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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