Foot massage with essential oils eases pain after gallbladder surgery, study finds
NCT ID NCT07363668
First seen Jan 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study tested whether aromatherapy foot massage can reduce pain, improve sleep, and speed recovery after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 103 adults received either the massage or standard care. The massage was applied for 10 minutes shortly after surgery and again six hours later. Researchers measured pain, sleep quality, and recovery using standard scales.
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Atatürk University Research and Application Center
Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
aromatherapy foot massage
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease pain and improve sleep after gallbladder surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study. The results may not apply to everyone, and the effect might be small or due to the massage alone, not the aromatherapy.
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