TThis randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effect of sensory isolation on anxiety and physiological parameters in patients undergoing fiberoptic bronchoscopy. The intervention involves the use of an eye mask and earplugs to reduce environmental stimuli. The study will comparatively assess the effects of sensory isolation on anxiety levels and physiological parameters, including blood pressure, heart rate, and oxygen saturation.
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:
* Patients undergoing fiberoptic bronchoscopy (FOB) for the first time.
* Aged 18 years or older.
* Able to read and understand written study materials.
* Willing to participate and able to provide written informed consent.
* Able to communicate effectively and cooperate during data collection.
* Undergoing fiberoptic bronchoscopy under local anesthesia only, without general anesthesia or procedural sedation.
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients requiring emergency bronchoscopy.
* Patients requiring endotracheal intubation or invasive mechanical ventilation during the procedure.
* Patients who withdraw consent or are unable to comply with the study protocol.
* Patients with a diagnosed psychiatric disorder that may affect anxiety assessment.
* Patients with dementia or other cognitive impairments affecting comprehension or cooperation.
* Patients with severe cardiovascular disease, including advanced heart failure.
* Individuals with hearing or visual impairments that interfere with the application of sensory isolation procedures.
* Patients whose fiberoptic bronchoscopy procedure exceeds 10 minutes in duration.fiberoptic bronchoscopy lasts longer than 10 minutes.
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
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Anxiety level (State Anxiety Inventory - STAI)
Timeframe: Baseline (10 minutes before bronchoscopy) and end of procedure (10th minute)