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Effect of Coffee Smelling on Pain, Physiological Parameters and Time to Discharge From Post Anesthesia Care Unit in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Turkey (Türkiye)66 participantsStarted 2026-02-22

Plain-language summary

This research was designed as a randomized controlled trial to determine the effects of coffee sniffing on pain and physiological parameters in patients undergoing cholecystectomy surgery.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

ALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Being 18 years of age or older, * Having no prior history of surgery, * Having undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery, * Being physically and mentally able to communicate, * Having received the same anesthesia protocol, * Having no known allergy or sensitivity to the smell of coffee, * Being willing and cooperative to smell coffee for the specified duration in the experimental group, * Providing written consent after being informed about the study, * Having an ASA I or II rating. Exclusion Criteria: * The following are contraindications for a patient's sense of smell: * No complications developing during surgery, * No indication for postoperative intensive care, * Special circumstances (pregnancy, etc.), * Being under active treatment for depression, anxiety, or other psychiatric disorders, * Having anatomical abnormalities that may cause a problem with the sense of smell.

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?

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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?

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

Modified Aldrete Score

Timeframe: This is the period from post-operative time until discharge from the PACU unit. (min. 20/min- max 60/min).

NRS (numeric rating scale)

Timeframe: This is the period from post-operative time until discharge from the PACU unit. (min. 20/min- max 60/min).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07437599

SponsorIstanbul University - Cerrahpasa

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2026-06-30

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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.