Hug it out: study tests Pre-Surgery hugs for calmer patients
NCT ID NCT07369544
First seen Jan 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 19, 2026 · Updated 29 times
Summary
This study looks at whether a simple hug from a family member before surgery can help lower anxiety and pain afterward. 160 adults having planned surgery will either hug for at least 20 seconds or follow standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety levels and pain scores to see if hugging makes a difference.
Disclaimer
Read more
Show less
This is a summary of
the original study
.
Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
This is a summary of the original study . Summaries may miss details or leave out important information. Before applying or accepting participation, make sure you have read and understood the full study. Curemydisease.com takes no responsibility whatsoever for anything missed, misunderstood, or acted upon as a result of our summary — we know it does not capture everything.
Get updates
Get notified about this study
Sign up to get updates when this study changes or when new studies for ANXIETY are added.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Contacts and locations
Show contact details
Enter your email to view the contact information for this study.
Genom att skicka in godkänner du våra Användarvillkor
Locations
-
Meah
Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
hugging family members for at least 20 seconds before surgery
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, free way to help patients feel less anxious and have less pain after surgery, without medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small, early-stage study. The effect may be small or not apply to everyone. Hugging is safe, but it may not replace standard anxiety or pain treatments.
Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
As listed by the trial registrant
The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.