Warm foot bath may ease pain and anxiety after surgery
NCT ID NCT06177873
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a 20-minute hot foot bath can reduce pain, anxiety, and improve sleep and comfort in 108 adults who had gallbladder removal surgery. Patients with moderate to severe pain received the foot bath about 4 hours after surgery. The researchers measured pain, anxiety, sleep, and comfort levels before and after the foot bath.
What this could mean
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Active substance
hot water foot bath
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help people feel more comfortable after gallbladder surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study with no blinding, so results may not apply widely. The effect may be due to relaxation rather than the foot bath itself.
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Atatürk University
Erzurum, Yakutiye, 25240, Turkey (Türkiye)