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.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- 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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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Istanbul University-Cerrahpasa, Cerrahpasa Faculty of Medicine Hospital
Istanbul, 34098, Turkey (Türkiye)
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