Hand massage eases anxiety after Weight-Loss surgery, study finds
NCT ID NCT07296679
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether a simple hand massage can lower anxiety and boost comfort in people who had bariatric (weight-loss) surgery. Ninety adults took part, and researchers measured their anxiety and comfort levels after the massage. The goal was to see if this gentle touch therapy could help patients feel better during recovery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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90 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Apr 2024
- Finished
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Nov 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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- Ages
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35 to 53 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion criteria: * Aged 18 or older * Not having a speech problem or hearing loss * Not having any condition that would reduce comprehension and understanding abilities * Agreeing to participate in the study * Having a body mass index (BMI) ≥ 30. Exclusion criteria: * Having compromised tissue and skin on the forearm or hands (e.g., wounds, eczema, inflammation, phlebitis, arthritis, and rashes) * Having an intravenous catheter in the back of the hand.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Firat Universty
Elâzığ, 23119, Turkey (Türkiye)
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