Worrying about pain before surgery may make it worse, study finds
NCT ID NCT07457905
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study looks at whether being afraid of pain before gallbladder surgery leads to more pain afterward. About 106 adults scheduled for surgery will answer questions about their fears before the operation and rate their pain at several points after. The goal is to help nurses and doctors better manage pain and improve recovery.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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About 106 people
The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.
- Expected to start
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Feb 2026
An estimate. Start dates often move.
- Expected to finish
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Dec 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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Who is studied
The study population comprises adult patients undergoing elective cholecystectomy in the general surgery clinics of a tertiary care hospital. Consecutive eligible patients who meet the predefined inclusion criteria will be prospectively enrolled during the study period. The population represents surgical patients diagnosed primarily with cholelithiasis or cholecystitis.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 years and older Scheduled for elective cholecystectomy Able to speak and understand Turkish Conscious and able to complete questionnaires independently Voluntarily agree to participate in the study Exclusion Criteria: * Use of anxiolytic medication Diagnosed psychiatric disorder that may affect pain perception Cognitive impairment preventing completion of study forms Emergency cholecystectomy Development of major postoperative complications requiring intensive care
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Study contacts
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Contact
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Locations
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Haydarpaşa Numune Trainingand Research Hospital
Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye)
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