Zap away surgery jitters? TENS device tested for gallbladder op
NCT ID NCT07307703
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether a non-invasive device called TENS, which delivers mild electrical currents through the skin, can reduce anxiety and pain and improve satisfaction in 80 adults having laparoscopic gallbladder removal. Participants will receive either standard care or TENS before and after surgery. The goal is to see if this simple technique can make recovery more comfortable.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) device
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease anxiety and pain and improve satisfaction for people undergoing gallbladder surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 participants. The results may not apply to everyone, and TENS may not provide meaningful benefits over standard care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Adana City Hospital
RECRUITINGNiğde, Adana, 51100, Turkey (Türkiye)
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