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NCT Number: NCT06661187

Simple Psychological Interventions and Cryoanalgesia

This study aims to explore the effect of using simple psychological interventions and cryoanalgesia for reducing arterial punctures pain and anxiety in critically ill patients

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Key information

Conditions

Arterial Puncture Anxiety Disorders Mental Disorders

Age range

18 year–60 year

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Interventional

Phase

Not applicable

Primary location

Damanhour university, Damanhūr, Egypt

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About this study

The present study will be carried out in two interventions Patients who received cryoanalgesia: patients subjects underwent arterial puncture. patients in the intervention group had a small plastic bag filled with 12 oz of crushed ice applied to the radial artery puncture site for 3 min (timed with a stopwatch) without external compression or massage.

Psychological interventions using verbal signals of the impending procedure, music distraction, visual distraction, and breathing interventions be used during arterial puncture in adults

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

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

Inclusion criteria

  • Adult patients of both genders.
  • Consciousness patient required arterial puncture

Exclusion criteria

  • Unconsciousness patients Patients with complicated site from arterial puncture

Treatment and study plan

Cryoanalgesia

Procedure

Patients who received cryoanalgesia: patients subjects underwent arterial puncture. patients in the intervention group had a small plastic bag filled with 12 oz of crushed ice applied to the radial artery puncture site for 3 min (timed with a stopwatch) without external compression or massage.

Psychological instructions

Procedure

Psychological interventions using verbal signals of the impending procedure, music distraction, visual distraction, and breathing interventions be used during arterial puncture in adults

Routine Care

Procedure

No intervention deliver routine care

Primary outcomes

  1. Severity of pain using numerical pain scale

    Time frame: Three observations after the end arterial puncture procedure

    The patient is asked to rate their pain on a 0-10 scale, where: 0 = No pain 1-3 = Mild pain (nagging, annoying, but doesn't interfere much with daily activities) 4-6 = Moderate pain (noticeable, bothersome, may interfere with concentration or some activities) 7-10 = Severe pain (very intense, disabling, interferes with most activities or rest)

  2. Level of anxiety using the Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale

    Time frame: Two observations before and after arterial puncture procedure

    Hamilton Anxiety Rating Scale consisted of 14 items measuring psychic anxiety (mental agitation) and somatic anxiety (physical complaints) Each item scored from 0 (not present) to 4 (severe) Total score ranges from 0-56, with higher scores indicating more severe

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Damanhour University

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Registry information

Official study title

The Effect of Using Simple Psychological Interventions and Cryoanalgesia for Reducing Arterial Puncture Pain and Anxiety in Critically Ill Patients

Important dates

Study start
2024
Primary completion
2025
Study completion
2026
First posted
Oct 28, 2024
Registry last updated
Mar 2, 2026

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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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