Foot massage with essential oils may ease pain after gallbladder surgery

NCT ID NCT07363668

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether aromatherapy foot massage can reduce pain, improve sleep, and speed recovery after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 103 adults received two 10-minute foot massages with essential oils after surgery. Researchers measured pain, sleep quality, and recovery using standard scales.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: aromatherapy foot massage
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain and improve sleep after gallbladder surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study. Results may not apply to other surgeries or people with chronic pain. The effect may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cholecystitis cholelithiasis gallbladder disorder insomnia Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHOLECYSTITIS CHOLELITHIASIS GALLBLADDER DISEASES POSTOPERATIVE PAIN

Contacts and locations

Locations

Atatürk University Research and Application Center

Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)

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