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Phone app may ease anxiety for gallbladder surgery patients

NCT ID NCT06891339

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First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a smartphone app designed for patients having gallbladder removal surgery could reduce anxiety, complications, and improve comfort and satisfaction. 64 adults scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy used the app during their hospital stay and recovery. The app provided follow-up assessments and guidance. Researchers compared their outcomes to standard care to see if the app made a difference.

What this could mean

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Active substance
patient-oriented mobile application
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give doctors a simple, low-cost tool to help patients feel less anxious and more comfortable before and after gallbladder surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with only 64 participants. The app may not work for everyone, and results may not apply to other surgeries or hospitals.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

64 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Apr 2025

Finished

May 2026

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 to 65 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: Having a smartphone to install the mobile application No barriers to communication in Turkish Scheduled for surgery Willing to participate in the study Above 18 years of age Sufficient ability to use the mobile application Exclusion Criteria: Communication barriers Inability to use the mobile application Unwillingness to participate in the study

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Conditions

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • İmren Erer

    İnönü, Eskişehir, 26670, Turkey (Türkiye)

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