Worrying about pain before surgery may make it worse, study finds

NCT ID NCT07457905

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study looks at whether being afraid of pain before gallbladder surgery leads to more pain afterward. About 106 adults scheduled for surgery will answer questions about their fears before the operation and rate their pain at several points after. The goal is to help nurses and doctors better manage pain and improve recovery.

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    Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)

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