Multimedia Education to Reduce Anxiety and Improve Care Awareness in Cataract Surgery Patients (NCT07030946) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Multimedia Education to Reduce Anxiety and Improve Care Awareness in Cataract Surgery Patients
Taiwan118 participantsStarted 2025-08-04
Plain-language summary
This study aims to examine the effectiveness of multimedia health education in reducing preoperative anxiety and enhancing self-care awareness among patients undergoing outpatient cataract surgery. A randomized group design will be employed, in which participants will receive either standard preoperative education or a multimedia-based intervention covering surgical procedures, precautions, and postoperative care. Primary outcomes include levels of surgical anxiety, assessed using validated anxiety scales, and self-care knowledge evaluated through structured questionnaires. Findings are expected to inform the development of patient-centered educational strategies and enhance perioperative care quality in cataract surgery settings.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* Aged 18 years or older
* Diagnosed with cataract and scheduled for elective phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation (first-time surgery)
* Able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese
* Blood glucose \<250 mg/dL and HbA1c \<8% if diabetic (assessed by attending physician)
Exclusion Criteria:
Diagnosed with dementia or psychiatric disorders
* History of previous cataract surgery
* Severe hearing impairment (certified disability without hearing aid)
* Systolic blood pressure \>160 mmHg on the day of surgery
* Preoperative visual acuity less than 0.05
* Undergoing combined ocular procedures (e.g., vitrectomy) during cataract surgery
* Unable to use digital devices required for the intervention
Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
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?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
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
1
Change in anxiety levels measured by the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)
Timeframe: Time Frame: Day 0 (baseline, preoperative clinic visit), Day of Surgery, 1 Week Postoperative, 1 Month Postoperative
2
Change in self-care knowledge related to cataract surgery
Timeframe: Time Frame: Day 0 (baseline, preoperative clinic visit), Day of Surgery, 1 Week Postoperative, 1 Month Postoperative