Comedy films calm nerves before liver transplant, study finds
NCT ID NCT06919588
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
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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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Locations
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Bitlis Eren University
Bitlis, 13100, Turkey (Türkiye)