RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07307703

TENS for Anxiety, Pain, and Satisfaction After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Effects of Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) on Surgical Anxiety, Postoperative Pain, and Patient Satisfaction in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Sponsor

Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

Enrollment

80 participants

Start Date

Dec 1, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Postoperative Pain Gallstone Disease Surgical Anxiety Patient Satisfaction After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

Summary

This study is designed to evaluate whether Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) can improve recovery for patients undergoing laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery (laparoscopic cholecystectomy). TENS is a non-invasive method that uses mild electrical currents applied through the skin to stimulate nerves. The main goals of the study are to determine if TENS can: Reduce surgical anxiety before and during the procedure Decrease postoperative pain after surgery Improve overall patient satisfaction with their surgical experience Patients who participate will receive standard surgical care, and some will also receive TENS therapy. Outcomes will be measured using patient questionnaires and clinical assessments during the hospital stay and follow-up period. By comparing patients who receive TENS with those who do not, the study aims to provide evidence on whether this simple technique can enhance comfort and recovery after gallbladder surgery.

Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria5

Adults aged 18-65 years scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy
ASA (American Society of Anesthesiologists) physical status classification I-II
Ability to understand the study procedures and provide written informed consent
No contraindications to TENS application (e.g., intact skin at electrode placement sites)
Willingness to comply with perioperative assessments (pain, anxiety, satisfaction scales)

Exclusion Criteria8

Patients with ASA III or higher physical status
Presence of cardiac pacemaker or other implanted electrical devices
History of epilepsy, severe neuropathy, or psychiatric disorders affecting pain/anxiety perception
Skin lesions, infections, or dermatological conditions at electrode placement sites
Use of analgesics, anxiolytics, or sedatives beyond standard perioperative protocols
Emergency cholecystectomy or conversion to open surgery
Pregnant or breastfeeding women
Patients unwilling or unable to provide informed consent

Interventions

DEVICETranscutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS)

Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) is a non-invasive device-based intervention that delivers mild electrical currents through electrodes placed on intact skin. In this study, TENS will be applied perioperatively to patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The stimulation sessions will be conducted before and after surgery, following standardized clinical parameters to ensure safety and reproducibility. The intervention is designed to evaluate its effects on surgical anxiety, postoperative pain intensity, and patient satisfaction compared with standard care.