Nursing Heat Therapy After Cholecystectomy (NCT07417319) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Nursing Heat Therapy After Cholecystectomy
Turkey (Türkiye)82 participantsStarted 2025-02-03
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of local heat application to the feet on postoperative pain and abdominal distension in patients undergoing open or laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either a local heat application group or a control group. In the intervention group, heat will be applied to the feet using a hot-water bottle for 15 minutes at hourly intervals during the first four postoperative hours. Pain and abdominal distension will be assessed using validated scales, and gastrointestinal recovery indicators such as time to first flatus and defecation will be recorded. The study is designed to determine whether this simple, nurse-led, non-pharmacological intervention may improve postoperative comfort and recovery.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years – 90 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Had undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy,
* American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification of I-II.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Had any neurological or psychiatric disorders,
* Conditions that could interfere with heat perception,
* Contraindications to foot heat application,
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
1
Abdominal Distension
Timeframe: At 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours postoperatively
2
Acute Postoperative Pain
Timeframe: 6, 12, 24, and 48 hours postoperatively.