TENS for Anxiety, Pain, and Satisfaction After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

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Conditions studied: Gallstone Disease, Postoperative Pain, Surgical Anxiety, Patient Satisfaction After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID: NCT07307703
Run by: Nigde Omer Halisdemir University
People needed: 80
Starts: 2025-12-01
Expected to finish: 2026-09-30
Last updated by the study team: 2025-12-29

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

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)

You may not qualify if…

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

Where it is running

Adana City Hospital — Niğde, Adana, Turkey (Türkiye) (enrolling)

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