CompletedNot Applicable

ICOUGH Bundle and Postoperative Pain and Nausea After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Turkey (Türkiye)88 participantsStarted 2024-12-01

Plain-language summary

This study will use a randomized controlled experimental research design. The population of the study will consist of all adult patients who undergo laparoscopic cholecystectomy at the General Surgery Clinic of Atatürk University Research Hospital between December 2024 and September 2025. The data will be collected using a Descriptive Information Form and the Visual Analogue Scale. The research has received institutional approval and ethics committee approval. The study will be conducted with collaboration from healthcare professionals in the clinic after they have been informed. Patients who meet the inclusion criteria will be invited to participate in the study after being approached one day before surgery. Oral and written consent will be obtained from those who volunteer and agree to participate. The data will be analyzed using SPSS for Windows 22 software.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Those who agree to participate in the study and volunteer * Aged 18 and above * Undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery under general anesthesia * Those without physical or mental disabilities, limitations, or conditions that would prevent them from performing respiratory exercises (such as the use of medications affecting respiration, conditions requiring oxygen therapy, etc.) * Those whose cognitive level is suitable for the application of scales * Patients without communication problems will be included in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Those whose hemodynamic values are not stable after the surgical intervention * Those who develop any complications such as severe bleeding, nausea, vomiting, etc., after surgery * Patients with acute or chronic lung diseases * Patients who voluntarily wish to withdraw from the study will not be included in the study * Required postoperative mechanical ventilation

Questions worth asking your doctor

Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.

1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.

Questions for the trial coordinator

The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.

1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 2nd hour after surgery

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 4nd hour after surgery

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 8nd hour after surgery

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 12nd hour after surgery

Visual Analog Scale (VAS)

Timeframe: 24nd hour after surgery

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06755970

SponsorAtaturk University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-06-01

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Plain-language summary

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

See this in plain English?

AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.