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Simple breathing exercises after gallbladder surgery may cut pain and nausea

NCT ID NCT06755970

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 21, 2026 · Last updated Jul 22, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a nurse-led ICOUGH bundle — a set of breathing exercises and early movement steps — can reduce pain and nausea in adults recovering from laparoscopic gallbladder removal. About 88 patients will be randomly assigned to receive the ICOUGH bundle or standard care, and their pain and nausea levels will be tracked for 24 hours after surgery. The goal is to see if this simple, low-cost approach improves recovery.

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Active substance
a nurse-led ICOUGH bundle (a set of breathing exercises and mobilization steps)
What this could lead to
If effective, this simple breathing and movement routine could become a standard way to reduce pain and nausea after gallbladder surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center study, so results may not apply to all hospitals or surgeries. The effect may be modest or not better than usual care.

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

88 people

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Started

Dec 2024

Finished

Oct 2025

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

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Inclusion Criteria: * Those who agree to participate in the study and volunteer * Aged 18 and above * Undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery under general anesthesia * Those without physical or mental disabilities, limitations, or conditions that would prevent them from performing respiratory exercises (such as the use of medications affecting respiration, conditions requiring oxygen therapy, etc.) * Those whose cognitive level is suitable for the application of scales * Patients without communication problems will be included in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Those whose hemodynamic values are not stable after the surgical intervention * Those who develop any complications such as severe bleeding, nausea, vomiting, etc., after surgery * Patients with acute or chronic lung diseases * Patients who voluntarily wish to withdraw from the study will not be included in the study * Required postoperative mechanical ventilation

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Conditions

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Nausea Pain

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ICOUGH Laparoscopic cholecystectomy Nausea Pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Ataturk University

    Erzurum, 25300, Turkey (Türkiye)

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