Breathe away the pain: 4-7-8 technique tested for gallbladder surgery recovery
NCT ID NCT07303634
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether teaching patients a specific deep breathing technique (the 4-7-8 method) before and after gallbladder removal surgery can lower their pain, anxiety, and improve sleep quality. About 100 adults having laparoscopic gallbladder surgery will be split into two groups: one will practice the breathing technique, and the other will receive standard care. Researchers will measure pain, anxiety, sleep, oxygen levels, and how long patients stay in the hospital.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 100 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Dec 2025
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- Expected to finish
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Feb 2026
An estimate. End dates often move.
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
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Who is studied
Patients aged 18-65 who undergo laparoscopic cholecystectomy
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: 1. Participants must be informed and give voluntary consent to participate in the study. 2. Patients who have undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy. 3. Patients with an ASA physical performance score of 1-3. 4. Patients aged 18-65 years. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients who do not wish to continue participating in the study 2. Patients whose medical condition has deteriorated. 3. Those with a history of medication use accompanied by depression and other psychiatric diagnoses 4. Those with a history of substance dependence 5. Those with respiratory tract infection or pathology (Asthma, COPD) 6. Those with neuromuscular disorders 7. Those under the age of 18 8. Patients who cannot read or write Turkish or who are uncooperative 9. Those unable to adapt to breathing training techniques 10. Conversion from laparoscopic surgery to laparotomy
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Konya Beyhekim Research and training hospital
Konya, Konya, 42130, Turkey (Türkiye)
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