Shock therapy for surgery pain? TENS device tested after gallbladder removal

NCT ID NCT05962853

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Cukurova University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study tested whether a TENS device (which sends mild electrical pulses through the skin) can help people recover after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 140 adults were randomly assigned to receive TENS or standard care in the first 24 hours after surgery. Researchers measured pain levels and patient satisfaction to see if TENS improves outcomes.

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)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a drug-free way to manage pain after gallbladder surgery, reducing the need for opioids.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed study with no phase designation, so results may not apply broadly. TENS may not work for everyone and could cause skin irritation.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

cholecystitis cholecystolithiasis gallstones Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

CHOLECYSTITIS; GALLSTONE CHOLECYSTOLITHIASIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Adana City Training and Research Hospital

Adana, Yüreğir / Adana, 01220, Turkey (Türkiye)

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