Sound and touch for better recovery from anesthesia
This trial tests whether playing sounds or using gentle touch during recovery from anesthesia can help you wake up more smoothly after laparoscopic abdominal surgery. It is a non-drug approach that may reduce side effects of anesthesia.
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Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old.
- You are in good general health (classified as ASA I-III).
- You are scheduled for a laparoscopic abdominal surgery (stomach, colon, or gallbladder).
- You do not have any neurological problems, hearing loss, or cognitive issues.
- You are not taking antipsychotic medications and have no history of psychiatric illness.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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