Clinical Trial: The Effect of Shoulder Massage and Therapeutic Touch on Pain and Anxiety After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

U.S., Aug. 2 -- ClinicalTrials.gov registry received information related to the study (NCT07100015) titled 'The Effect of Shoulder Massage and Therapeutic Touch on Pain and Anxiety After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy' on June 14.

Brief Summary: This randomized controlled trial compared the effects of shoulder massage and therapeutic touch on pain and anxiety after laparoscopic cholecystectomy. Both interventions significantly reduced pain and anxiety levels compared to the control group. Shoulder massage was more effective in reducing pain, while therapeutic touch was more effective in reducing anxiety. These methods are recommended for broader use in clinical practice.

Study Start Date: April 17, 2024

Study Type: INTERVENTIONAL

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