Using smell memory techniques to prepare patients for gallbladder surgery
Examining the Effect of the Suggestion Given to Patients With the Olfactory Memory Method Before the Surgical Operation on the Vital Signs and Systemic Evaluation Scoring During Awakening.
This study is testing if using smell memory techniques can help patients feel more prepared and recover better before gallbladder surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 34 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 80 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Ataturk University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Erzurum) |
| Trial ID | NCT06414980 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This research involves a randomized controlled experiment at Erzurum Atatürk University Health Application and Research Center, focusing on patients scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy. The study will include 60 participants, divided into an experimental group and a control group, to assess the impact of smell memory methods on patient outcomes before surgery. Various assessment scales will be utilized to evaluate patient conditions, including alertness and sedation levels. The goal is to determine if these techniques can enhance patient preparedness and recovery.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates are adults aged 18 to 80 who are scheduled for elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy and do not have chronic loss of smell.
Not a fit: Patients undergoing emergency surgeries or those with communication barriers or smell-related issues may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could improve patient outcomes and recovery times following gallbladder surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While similar approaches have been explored, this specific application of smell memory techniques in surgical preparation is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * Students who do not have communication barriers or hearing, speaking or perception problems will participate in the research. * Those who are over 18 years of age and under 80 years of age, * Will participate in the study voluntarily, * Those who will undergo elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery, * Operation duration of 1 hour or more, * General anesthesia will be applied, * Patients without chronic loss of smell Exclusion Criteria: * Those who do not accept to work, * Having problems in smelling, * Emergency surgeries that occur outside the daily surgery list
Where this trial is running
Erzurum
- Mükremin Taşın — Erzurum, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.