Using nature sounds to help reduce anxiety, pain, and stress in surgery patients
Official title: The Effect of Mobilising Patients Using Nature Sounds on Anxiety, Pain and Stress Levels of Patients After Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy Surgery
Run by Akdeniz University · NCT06848777 · Data updated 2026-05-14
This study is no longer in our active list. It may have stopped recruiting or finished. The details below are as of 2026-05-14 and are kept for reference. Check ClinicalTrials.gov for its current status, or see similar studies below.
This study tests whether playing nature sounds can help surgery patients feel less anxious, in pain, and stressed while they recover from gallbladder surgery.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 92 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Akdeniz University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Antalya, Kumluca) |
| Trial ID | NCT06848777 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 and older who are undergoing their first elective laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder stones and are mentally stable.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients with mental health issues, hearing impairments, or those requiring emergency surgery may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of mobilizing patients using nature sounds on their levels of anxiety, pain, and stress during recovery from laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder stones. The intervention involves exposing patients to calming nature sounds as they mobilize post-surgery. The goal is to assess whether this auditory intervention can enhance recovery outcomes and improve overall patient experience. Participants will be monitored for changes in their anxiety, pain, and stress levels throughout the process.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve recovery experiences for surgical patients by reducing anxiety, pain, and stress.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific approach of using nature sounds in this context may be novel, similar studies have shown positive outcomes in reducing anxiety and stress through auditory interventions.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Individuals who are willing to participate in the study, * Patients undergoing their first laparoscopic surgery due to gallbladder stones, * Patients scheduled for elective surgical procedures, * Patients with no hearing impairment, * Patients with no vision impairment, * Mentally stable individuals, * Individuals who are open to communication and cooperation, * Patients aged 18 years and older will be included in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals with mental health issues, * Individuals who are unwilling to participate, * Patients with hearing impairment, * Patients undergoing their second surgery (recurrent) due to gallbladder stones, * Patients using hearing aids, * Individuals who are uncooperative or unwilling to communicate, * Patients who require emergency surgery will not be included in the study.
Where it's running
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Kumluca State Hospital
Antalya, Kumluca, Turkey Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Seda Cansu Yeniğün, PhD
- Email: seda.cansu.yenigun@gmail.com
- Phone: +090 507 728 62 08
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.