Phone app may ease anxiety for gallbladder surgery patients
NCT ID NCT06891339
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether a smartphone app designed for patients having gallbladder removal surgery could reduce anxiety, complications, and improve comfort and satisfaction. 64 adults scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy used the app during their hospital stay and recovery. The app provided follow-up assessments and guidance. Researchers compared their outcomes to standard care to see if the app made a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- patient-oriented mobile application
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could give doctors a simple, low-cost tool to help patients feel less anxious and more comfortable before and after gallbladder surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with only 64 participants. The app may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to other surgeries or hospitals.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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İmren Erer
İnönü, Eskişehir, 26670, Turkey (Türkiye)
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