Kind words beat needles: study tests talking as pain relief for colonoscopy
NCT ID NCT07228884
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a doctor's encouraging words can help patients feel less pain and anxiety during a colonoscopy done without sedation. Over 100 adults took part, with some hearing positive phrases like "You're doing great" during the procedure. The goal was to see if this simple, low-cost approach could improve patient comfort.
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Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital
Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06500, Turkey (Türkiye)