Heartbeat clues may predict Post-Surgery nausea in women
NCT ID NCT06948708
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study looked at whether heart rate variability (HRV) — a measure of how your heart rate changes — can predict nausea and vomiting after gallbladder surgery. Researchers monitored 110 women before and after surgery using a chest strap. The goal is to see if HRV can help doctors identify who is more likely to feel sick after anesthesia, so they can offer better prevention.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only, not medical advice or a prediction.
- What this could lead to
- If successful, this could lead to a simple, non-invasive way to predict which patients are at higher risk for post-surgery nausea and vomiting, allowing for better preventive care.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, observational study (110 participants) that only looks for a link, not a treatment. Results may not apply to men or other surgeries, and the predictive value of HRV may be too weak to be clinically useful.
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Study facts
What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.
- Participants
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110 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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May 2025
- Finished
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Sep 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult female patients aged 18-65 years, scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy under general anesthesia at a tertiary care hospital.
- Ages
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18 to 65 years
- Sex
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Female participants only
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
This study is not open to healthy volunteers. The entry requirements below say who it is open to.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Female patients aged 18 to 65 years * Scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I * Body mass index (BMI) \< 35 kg/m² * Non-smokers * Able and willing to provide written informed consent Exclusion Criteria: * History of cardiovascular, neurological, or gastrointestinal disease * Use of medications affecting HRV (e.g., antihypertensives, diuretics, atropine, antidepressants, antipsychotics, steroids) * Presence of systemic diseases that may affect PONV risk * Inability to comply with study procedures
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Konya City Hospital
Konya, 42090, Turkey (Türkiye)
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