Foot baths may ease pain and gas after gallbladder surgery
NCT ID NCT07126223
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 2 times
Summary
This study tests whether a 20-minute hot water foot bath can reduce pain and help patients pass gas sooner after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 62 adults will be randomly assigned to receive the foot bath or standard care. The goal is to see if this simple, drug-free method improves recovery.
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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 ease pain and help patients pass gas faster after gallbladder surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage trial with only 62 participants. The effect may be small or no better than standard care, and results may not apply to all patients.
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