Effect of Coffee Smelling on Pain, Physiological Parameters and Time to Discharge From Post Anesthesia Care Unit in Patients Undergoing Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy
Coffee Smell: The patient inhales the scent of coffee for 3-5 minutes using a cotton pad.
Placebo: The patient inhales an empty cotton bag for 3-5 minutes.
Study summary
This research was designed as a randomized controlled trial to determine the effects of coffee sniffing on pain and physiological parameters in patients undergoing cholecystectomy surgery.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
18 Years
Max age
—
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion Criteria:
* Being 18 years of age or older,
* Having no prior history of surgery,
* Having undergone laparoscopic cholecystectomy surgery,
* Being physically and mentally able to communicate,
* Having received the same anesthesia protocol,
* Having no known allergy or sensitivity to the smell of coffee,
* Being willing and cooperative to smell coffee for the specified duration in the experimental group,
* Providing written consent after being informed about the study,
* Having an ASA I or II rating.
Exclusion Criteria:
* The following are contraindications for a patient's sense of smell:
* No complications developing during surgery,
* No indication for postoperative intensive care,
* Special circumstances (pregnancy, etc.),
* Being under active treatment for depression, anxiety, or other psychiatric disorders,
* Having anatomical abnormalities that may cause a problem with the sense of smell.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Modified Aldrete Score — This is the period from post-operative time until discharge from the PACU unit. (min. 20/min- max 60/min). The Modified Aldrete Score is a clinical scoring system used to assess a patient's recovery and readiness for discharge from the post-anesthesia care unit (PACU) based on activity, respiration, circulation, consciousness, and oxygen saturation. Ensures objective and standardized assessment of postoperative recovery Reduces risk of premature discharge from PACU Enhances patient safety by identifying respiratory, cardiovascular, or neurological instability Provides measurable criteria for clinical decision-making Commonly, a score of ≥ 9 indicates readiness for PACU discharge.
NRS (numeric rating scale) — This is the period from post-operative time until discharge from the PACU unit. (min. 20/min- max 60/min). The Numeric Rating Scale (NRS) is a simple, closed-ended survey tool that asks respondents to assign a number to measure feelings, preferences, or symptoms. It is widely used across healthcare, market research, and customer service to translate subjective experiences into quantifiable, easy-to-analyze data. 0-10 Scale (Pain Management): The most common format. In clinical settings, the Numeric Pain Rating Scale (NPRS) asks patients to rate pain from 0 ("no pain") to 10 ("worst possible pain").
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
Istanbul University Cerrahpasa
Istanbul
Turkey (Türkiye)
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