CompletedNot Applicable

The Effect of Shoulder Massage and Therapeutic Touch on Pain and Anxiety After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Turkey (Türkiye)74 participantsStarted 2024-04-17

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled trial compared the effects of shoulder massage and therapeutic touch on pain and anxiety after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Both interventions significantly reduced pain and anxiety levels compared to the control group. Shoulder massage was more effective in reducing pain, while therapeutic touch was more effective in reducing anxiety. These methods are recommended for broader use in clinical practice.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Participants were expected to be able to speak Turkish and have normal verbal communication skills. * They were required to possess normal cognitive abilities and have no psychiatric diagnoses. * Patients aged between 18 and 70 years. * Patients undergoing general anesthesia. * Patients who voluntarily agree to participate in the research Exclusion Criteria: * Patients receiving epidural analgesia post-surgery. * Patients whose laparoscopic cholecystectomy (LC) procedure was converted to an open cholecystectomy during the operation. * Patients experiencing postoperative confusion, requiring intensive care, or developing secondary complications that impair their ability to respond to questions accurately. * Patients who do not report shoulder pain following surgery. * Patients in a catabolic state, those aged 70 years or older, individuals with chronic pain or opioid use, and those experiencing severe postoperative symptoms such as excessive nausea, vomiting, bleeding, or infection. * Patients with surgical drains (e.g., Hemovac) may negatively influence pain levels and sleep quality, thereby interfering with the effectiveness of the intervention.

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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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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

For shoulder pain: Measured with the Visual Analog Scale (VAS).

Timeframe: four month

For anxiety: The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) was used.

Timeframe: four month

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07100015

SponsorGiresun University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-05-01

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