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

Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Device
Study Type: Interventional
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
View:

• 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)

Locations
Other Locations
Turkey
Adana City Hospital
RECRUITING
Niğde
Contact Information
Primary
Kezban Koraş SÖZEN, Associate Professor
kezbankoras@ohu.edu.tr
+90, 0543 805 62 09
Backup
Abdurrahman ACAR, Research Assistant
aacar@ohu.edu.tr
+90, 0541 529 89 30
Time Frame
Start Date: 2025-12-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2026-09-30
Participants
Target number of participants: 80
Treatments
Experimental: Arm 1 TENS Group
Participants in this arm will receive Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS) in addition to standard perioperative care for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. TENS will be applied using surface electrodes placed on intact skin before and after surgery. The stimulation parameters will follow established clinical guidelines to ensure safety and effectiveness. Outcomes assessed include surgical anxiety, postoperative pain intensity, and patient satisfaction.
No_intervention: Control Group
Participants in this arm will receive standard perioperative care for laparoscopic cholecystectomy without Transcutaneous Electrical Nerve Stimulation (TENS). Usual surgical and nursing protocols will be followed according to hospital standards. Outcomes assessed include surgical anxiety, postoperative pain intensity, and patient satisfaction, which will be compared with the intervention group to evaluate the added effect of TENS.
Sponsors
Leads: Nigde Omer Halisdemir University

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