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

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study tests whether transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) — a gentle, non-invasive electrical therapy applied to the skin — can reduce pain and anxiety and improve satisfaction in patients recovering from laparoscopic gallbladder removal surgery. **You may be eligible if...** - You are between 18 and 65 years old - You are scheduled for an elective (planned) laparoscopic cholecystectomy (gallbladder removal by keyhole surgery) - You are classified as low-to-moderate surgical risk (ASA I or II) - Your skin at the electrode placement sites is intact and undamaged - You are willing to complete pain, anxiety, and satisfaction assessments **You may NOT be eligible if...** - You are classified as high surgical risk (ASA III or higher) - You have conditions or implants that make TENS unsafe (such as a pacemaker) - You are pregnant Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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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.