CompletedNot Applicable

Effects of Comedy Therapy on Pain and Comfort Levels in Liver Transplant Recipients

Turkey (Türkiye)120 participantsStarted 2025-02-15

Plain-language summary

This study was conducted to investigate the effects of watching excerpts from classical Turkish comedy films on pain and comfort levels in liver transplant recipients during the postoperative period. H1-0: Watching classical Turkish comedy films has no effect on postoperative pain in liver transplant recipients. H1-1: Watching classical Turkish comedy films reduces postoperative pain in liver transplant recipients. H2-0: Watching classical Turkish comedy films has no effect on postoperative comfort levels in liver transplant recipients. H2-1: Watching classical Turkish comedy films increases postoperative comfort levels in liver transplant recipients.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being over 18 years of age, * Being a liver transplant recipient, * Data obtained after transplantation, * Not having any visual or auditory problems. Exclusion Criteria: * Being under 18 years of age, * Having any visual/auditory problems, * Not accepting to participate in the study/wanting to leave, * Not providing hemodynamic instability (sudden change in vital signs, etc.)

Questions worth asking your doctor

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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?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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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?

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What they're measuring

pain level

Timeframe: It will take approximately 5 minutes

comfort level

Timeframe: It will take approximately 30 minutes

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06816628

SponsorBitlis Eren University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-09-25

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