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Physicians' Perception About Patient Pain in Flexible Cystoscopy With Local Anesthesia

Turkey (Türkiye)120 participantsStarted 2025-03-01

Plain-language summary

Cystoscopy with local anesthesia is commonly performed for the follow-up of bladder cancer, evaluation of hematuria, assessment of urethral strictures, and examination of the lower urinary tract. While some patients tolerate the procedure comfortably, others may exhibit heightened sensitivity and difficulty tolerating it. In certain cases, even when the procedure is completed, the level of pain experienced and the resistance demonstrated by the patient may render cystoscopy a challenging experience for both the patient and the physician. The physician's perception of the patient's pain may differ from the pain reported by the patient. Currently, there is no available data in the literature regarding the relationship between pre-procedural anxiety and depression levels and the pain experienced during cystoscopy, nor regarding the physician's perception of that pain. The primary objective of the study is to compare the patient-reported pain score with the physician's perception of the pain experienced by the patient. A secondary objective is to evaluate the pre-procedure anxiety and depression scores, along with intra-procedural pain scores, in patients undergoing flexible cystoscopy under local anesthesia.

Who can participate

Age range

18 Years

Sex

MALE

See this in plain English?

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Minimum Age: 18 Years Maximum Age: Not Applicable Sex: Male Gender Based: Yes Male patients over 18 years of age who need cystoscopy due to urologic complaints will be included in the study. Accepts Healthy Volunteers: No Inclusion Criteria: Male patients Over 18 years of age Patients for whom diagnostic cystoscopy is indicated for a urologic reason Exclusion Criteria: Female patients Patients younger than 18 years of age Patients with known urethral stricture Patients with urethral stricture detected during cystoscopy Patients who cannot tolerate flexible cystoscopy with local anesthesia

Questions worth asking your doctor

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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?

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Questions for the trial coordinator

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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?

A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.

What they're measuring

Physicians' Perception about Patient Pain in Flexible Cystoscopy with Local Anesthesia

Timeframe: Immediately after the procedure, upon completion of the diagnostic flexible cystoscopy (15 minutes post-procedure).

Trial details

NCT IDNCT06944314

SponsorMarmara University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2025-08-15

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