Simple video before discharge may boost gallbladder surgery recovery

NCT ID NCT07277036

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Izmir Tinaztepe University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether showing patients a 10-15 minute video about post-surgery care (pain, diet, wound care, warning signs) before they leave the hospital helps them recover better after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 92 adults took part, with half getting the video plus usual instructions and half getting only usual instructions. The researchers measured bowel function, nausea, and vomiting to see if the video made a difference.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: video-assisted patient education
What this could lead to: If effective, this simple video could become a standard way to help patients recover faster and with fewer problems after gallbladder surgery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, completed trial with 92 participants. The video is just an add-on to usual care, so any benefit may be small or not apply to other hospitals.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

gallstones

As listed by the trial registrant

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

LAPAROSCOPIC CHOLECYSTECTOMY PATIENT EDUCATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

Izmir Tinaztepe University

Izmir, Buca, 35400, Turkey (Türkiye)

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