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Nursing Heat Therapy After Cholecystectomy

NCT07417319 · Status: COMPLETED · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 82

Last updated 2026-02-18

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Summary

This randomized controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of local heat application to the feet on postoperative pain and abdominal distension in patients undergoing open or laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either a local heat application group or a control group. In the intervention group, heat will be applied to the feet using a hot-water bottle for 15 minutes at hourly intervals during the first four postoperative hours. Pain and abdominal distension will be assessed using validated scales, and gastrointestinal recovery indicators such as time to first flatus and defecation will be recorded. The study is designed to determine whether this simple, nurse-led, non-pharmacological intervention may improve postoperative comfort and recovery.

Conditions

  • Postoperative Pain Management

Interventions

OTHER

Local Heat Application

Local heat was applied to both feet using warm hot packs at approximately 40-42°C. The application lasted 15-20 minutes and was administered twice daily for the first 48 hours postoperatively in addition to standard nursing care and early mobilization.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Aydin Adnan Menderes University

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
NA
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE_CARE
Masking
NONE
Model
SINGLE_GROUP

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Max Age
90 Years
Sex
ALL
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2025-02-03
Primary Completion
2025-10-01
Completion
2026-02-01

Countries

  • Turkey (Türkiye)

Study Locations

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