Warm water on feet may ease Pre-Surgery jitters

NCT ID NCT07247526

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

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This study tested whether soaking feet in warm water for 20 minutes before pituitary tumor surgery helps patients feel less anxious and keeps vital signs stable. 100 adults were enrolled, with one group receiving the foot bath and the other standard care. Researchers measured anxiety, pain, blood pressure, heart rate, breathing rate, temperature, and oxygen levels.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

warm water foot bath

What this could lead to

If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help patients feel calmer before surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small, completed study with no blinding, so results may be influenced by patient expectations. The effect may not be large or apply to all surgeries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder pituitary gland adenoma Pituitary Neoplasms

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PITUITARY ADENOMA SURGERY

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Locations

Seher Ünver

Edirne, Edirne, 22030, Turkey (Türkiye)