CompletedNot Applicable

Investigation of the Effects of Aromatherapy Foot Massage on Postoperative Pain, Sleep, and Recovery in Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Turkey (Türkiye)103 participantsStarted 2023-10-01

Plain-language summary

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effects of aromatherapy foot massage on postoperative pain, sleep quality, and recovery in patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years and older * Patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy * Able to communicate and provide informed consent * Willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with cognitive impairment or communication difficulties * Patients with chronic pain disorders * Patients using continuous analgesic or sedative medication * Patients with complications requiring intensive care * Patients who decline to participate

What they're measuring

pain intensity (VAS score)

Timeframe: 5, 30, 60, 90, and 120 minutes after the massage session and on postoperative Day 1

postoperative recovery (postoperative recovery ındex score)

Timeframe: Baseline (preoperative) and postoperative Day 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07363668

SponsorAtaturk University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-03-01

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