Comedy films calm nerves before liver transplant, study finds

NCT ID NCT06919588

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Bitlis Eren University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether watching short Turkish comedy films before liver transplant surgery could lower anxiety and improve vital signs. 120 adult liver transplant recipients participated. Researchers measured anxiety levels and vital signs before and after the comedy intervention. The goal was to see if a simple, non-drug approach could help patients feel calmer before a major surgery.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: comedy therapy (watching classical Turkish comedy films)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety before liver transplant surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center study with no blinding or control group, so results may not apply widely. The effect on actual surgical outcomes is unknown.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Patient Acceptance of Health Care

As listed by the trial registrant

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

CARE ACCEPTOR, HEALTH LIVER TRANSPLANT; COMPLICATIONS STRESS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bitlis Eren University

Bitlis, 13100, Turkey (Türkiye)

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