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Hug it out: study tests Pre-Surgery hugs for calmer patients

NCT ID NCT07369544

Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Health Sciences Balikesir Hospital Eduation and Research Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

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.

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.

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Study facts

What this study's own registry entry says, in plain language.

Phase

Not a phased trial

Phase numbers describe drug development. The registry uses this when they do not apply, as it does for trials of devices, procedures or behaviour changes, and for observational studies.

Participants

About 160 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Jul 2025

Expected to finish

Feb 2026

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

A government agency

The lead sponsor is a government body.

Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Ages

18 to 75 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.

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Inclusion Criteria: * 18-75 years of age * ASA 1 and ASA-2 patients Exclusion Criteria: * emergency surgery * malignancy surgery * neurological and psychiatric illnesses * chronic pain * substance abuse

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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Anxiety Non-pharmacological interventions Postoperative pain management

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Meah

    Malatya, Turkey (Türkiye)

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