Postoperative Pain ManagementNCT07369544
The Effect of Preoperative Hugging With Family Members on Preoperative Anxiety Levels and Postoperative Pain
A study testing Patients will be given the opportunity to hug family members for at least 20 seconds before the surgery. and The standard anesthesia protocol will be followed in people with Postoperative Pain Management and Anxiety, run by University of Health Sciences Balikesir Hospital Eduation and Research at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
The aim of this randomized prospective study is to examine the effect of preoperative family hugging (for at least 20 seconds) on preoperative anxiety levels and postoperative pain. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages 18 to 75 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
- Conditions the study is for
- Postoperative Pain Management, Anxiety, Non-Pharmacological Interventions
- What is being tested?
- Patients will be given the opportunity to hug family members for at least 20 seconds before the surgery. and The standard anesthesia protocol will be followed
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 150 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 1 Jul 2025to 15 Jan 2026
- Phase
- Interventional
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages 18 to 75 years
- All sexes
- Healthy volunteers accepted
- Adult, Older adult
Who may be able to join
- 18 Years to 75 Years ASA Physical Status I-II Scheduled for elective surgery
Who cannot join
- emergency surgery malignancy surgery neurological and psychiatric illnesses chronic pain substance abuse
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
The aim of this randomized prospective study is to examine the effect of preoperative family hugging (for at least 20 seconds) on preoperative anxiety levels and postoperative pain.
The main question the study aims to answer is:
- Does preoperative hugging reduce anxiety levels?
- Does preoperative hugging reduce postoperative pain scores? Anxiety and pain scores will be evaluated between patients who hugged and those who did not hug their family members before surgery, and whether hugging has an effect will be assessed.
- Being tested
- Patients will be given the opportunity to hug family members for at least 20 seconds before the surgery., The standard anesthesia protocol will be followed
- Keywords
- Postoperative Pain Management, Anxiety, Non-Pharmacological Interventions
- Medical subject headings
- Anxiety Disorders
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
Patients will be given the opportunity to hug family members for at least 20 seconds before the surgery.Behavioural
Patients will be given the opportunity to hug family members for at least 20 seconds before the surgery.
The standard anesthesia protocol will be followedOther
The standard anesthesia protocol will be followed
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Hugging group | Active comparator | Patients will be given the opportunity to hug family members for at least 20 seconds before the surgery. Receives: Behavioral: Patients will be given the opportunity to hug family members for at least 20 seconds before the surgery. |
| control group | Active comparator | standard practice Receives: Other: The standard anesthesia protocol will be followed |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Does preoperative hugging reduce anxiety levels?
Preoperative The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) I anxiety levels of patients will be measured. This scale gives scores between 20 and 80. The significance of these differences between groups will be evaluated.
A higher score indicates a higher anxiety level. The clinically significant score for STAI anxiety level is stated as 39-40.
Measured: Preoperative STAI-I anxiety levels of patients will be measured. The relationship between the groups will be evaluated.
Secondary outcomes (1)
Does preoperative hugging reduce postoperative pain scores?
Postoperative NRS pain scores of patients at 30 minutes and 6 hours will be examined. It usually ranges from 0 to 10; 0 represents "no pain" and 10 represents "the most severe pain imaginable". The relationship between the groups will be evaluated.
Measured: Postoperative NRS pain scores of patients at 30 minutes and 6 hours will be examined. The relationship between the groups will be evaluated.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted27 Jan 2026
- Study start1 Jul 2025
- Primary completion1 Jan 2026
- Study completion15 Jan 2026
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Postoperative Pain ManagementStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Interventional
- Phase
- Phase N/A
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Outcomes assessor
- Enrolment
- 150 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Balikesir Hospital Eduation and Research
- Sponsor type
- Other government
- Collaborators
- Malatya Egitim Ve Arastirma Hastanesi
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sevgi Kutlusoy, University of Health Sciences Balikesir Hospital Eduation and Research
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07369544
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- MTÜ-AAD-2025/154
- Status last verified
- Oct 2026
- First submitted
- 31 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 14 Oct 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- Undecided
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 14 Oct 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Preoperative Hugging With Family Members on Preoperative Anxiety Levels and Postoperative Pain
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07369544
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- MTÜ-AAD-2025/154
- Keywords
- Postoperative Pain Management, Anxiety, Non-Pharmacological Interventions
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 150 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- University of Health Sciences Balikesir Hospital Eduation and ResearchOther government
- Collaborators
- Malatya Egitim Ve Arastirma Hastanesi
- Study start
- 1 Jul 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Study completion
- 15 Jan 2026 (actual)
- First posted
- 27 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
The aim of this randomized prospective study is to examine the effect of preoperative family hugging (for at least 20 seconds) on preoperative anxiety levels and postoperative pain.
The main question the study aims to answer is:
- Does preoperative hugging reduce anxiety levels?
- Does preoperative hugging reduce postoperative pain scores? Anxiety and pain scores will be evaluated between patients who hugged and those who did not hug their family members before surgery, and whether hugging has an effect will be assessed.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (outcomes assessor)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Hugging group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Patients will be given the opportunity to hug family members for at least 20 seconds before the surgery.Patients will be given the opportunity to hug family members for at least 20 seconds before the surgery. |
| control group | Active comparator | Other: The standard anesthesia protocol will be followedstandard practice |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- 18 to 75 years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Accepted
- Age groups
- Adult, Older adult
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- 18 Years to 75 Years ASA Physical Status I-II Scheduled for elective surgery
Key exclusion criteria (1 listed)
- emergency surgery malignancy surgery neurological and psychiatric illnesses chronic pain substance abuse
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Patients will be given the opportunity to hug family members for at least 20 seconds before the surgery.Patients will be given the opportunity to hug family members for at least 20 seconds before the surgery. | Behavioural | Hugging group |
| The standard anesthesia protocol will be followedThe standard anesthesia protocol will be followed | Other | control group |
Primary outcome
Does preoperative hugging reduce anxiety levels?
Time frame: Preoperative STAI-I anxiety levels of patients will be measured. The relationship between the groups will be evaluated.
Preoperative The State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) I anxiety levels of patients will be measured. This scale gives scores between 20 and 80. The significance of these differences between groups will be evaluated. A higher score indicates a higher anxiety level. The clinically significant score for STAI anxiety level is stated as 39-40.
1 secondary outcome
Does preoperative hugging reduce postoperative pain scores?
Time frame: Postoperative NRS pain scores of patients at 30 minutes and 6 hours will be examined. The relationship between the groups will be evaluated.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 14 Oct 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: Undecided
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Patients will be given the opportunity to hug family members for at least 20 seconds before the surgery. and The standard anesthesia protocol will be followed in people with Postoperative Pain Management and Anxiety, run by University of Health Sciences Balikesir Hospital Eduation and Research at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 1 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 14 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Does preoperative hugging reduce anxiety levels? (time frame: Preoperative STAI-I anxiety levels of patients will be measured. The relationship between the groups will be evaluated.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 14 Oct 2026.