Foot baths may ease Post-Surgery pain and improve sleep

NCT ID NCT07366567

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tests whether a warm foot bath on the night of abdominal surgery can reduce pain, improve sleep, and increase comfort. Around 96 adults will be randomly assigned to receive a foot bath or standard care. Researchers will measure pain levels and sleep quality using simple questionnaires.

What this could mean

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

Active substance
foot bath device
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain and improve sleep after abdominal surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 96 participants. The effect may be small or not work for everyone. It also requires no infections or wounds on the feet.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

insomnia Pain Pain, Postoperative sleep disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Trakya University Hospital

    Edirne, Cahit Arf Boulevard, 22030, Turkey (Türkiye)

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