Mindfulness before surgery may ease pain, study finds
NCT ID NCT06449144
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether a short mindfulness training session before inguinal hernia surgery could help adults feel less pain afterward. Sixty-eight participants were split into groups, some receiving mindfulness education and others not. Researchers measured pain levels, fear of pain, and how much pain interfered with daily life 24 hours after surgery.
What this could mean
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Active substance
mindfulness education
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to manage pain after hernia surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 68 participants. Results may not apply to other surgeries or populations, and the effect may be modest.
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Locations
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Bilecik Eğitim ve Araştırma Hastanesi
Bilecik, Turkey (Türkiye)
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Bilecik Şeyh Edebali University
Bilecik, Turkey (Türkiye)