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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Pain

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Dr. Abdurrahman Yurtaslan Ankara Oncology Training and Research Hospital

    Ankara, Yenimahalle, 06500, Turkey (Türkiye)