Can a foot massage ease Post-Surgery pain and anxiety?
NCT ID NCT07770295
First seen Aug 18, 2026 · Last updated Aug 18, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a 20-minute foot reflexology session can reduce pain, anxiety, nausea, and vomiting in adults after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Participants receive the foot massage in addition to standard postoperative care, and their symptoms are measured before and after. The goal is to see if this gentle, non-drug approach can improve recovery comfort.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Foot reflexology
- What this could lead to
- If effective, foot reflexology could become a simple, drug-free addition to standard care for reducing discomfort after laparoscopic gallbladder surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, non-randomized study, so results may not be conclusive. The therapy's benefits may be modest or due to a placebo effect.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ain Shams University hospitals
Cairo, Cairo Governorate, Egypt
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