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Foot massage with essential oils may ease pain after gallbladder surgery

NCT ID NCT07363668

Symptom relief Sponsor: Ataturk University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study tested whether aromatherapy foot massage can reduce pain, improve sleep, and speed recovery after laparoscopic gallbladder removal. 103 adults received two 10-minute foot massages with essential oils after surgery. Researchers measured pain, sleep quality, and recovery using standard scales.

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. Results may not apply to other surgeries or people with chronic pain. The effect may be modest.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

103 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Oct 2023

Finished

Mar 2024

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years and older * Patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy * Able to communicate and provide informed consent * Willing to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with cognitive impairment or communication difficulties * Patients with chronic pain disorders * Patients using continuous analgesic or sedative medication * Patients with complications requiring intensive care * Patients who decline to participate

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Conditions

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cholecystitis cholelithiasis gallbladder disorder insomnia Pain, Postoperative

As listed by the trial registrant

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Cholecystitis Cholelithiasis Gallbladder diseases Postoperative pain

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Atatürk University Research and Application Center

    Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye)

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