Warm water on feet may ease Pre-Surgery jitters
NCT ID NCT07247526
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.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Seher Ünver
Edirne, Edirne, 22030, Turkey (Türkiye)
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