Nursing Intervention Based on Stress Adaptation Theory for Patients Undergoing Diabetic Retinal L… (NCT07544381) | Clinical Trial Compass
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Nursing Intervention Based on Stress Adaptation Theory for Patients Undergoing Diabetic Retinal Laser Surgery
China136 participantsStarted 2022-10-01
Plain-language summary
This randomized controlled study evaluated whether a nursing intervention based on stress adaptation theory could improve pain trajectory and procedural tolerance in patients undergoing ambulatory retinal laser photocoagulation for diabetic retinal disease. Patients were randomized to receive either routine peri-procedural care or routine care plus a structured nursing intervention including a brief treatment pause, guided slow breathing, anticipatory communication, real-time reassurance, and post-procedure observation. Outcomes included pain intensity, physiologic responses, procedural cooperation, and adverse events.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
See this in plain English?
AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion Criteria:
* adults undergoing ambulatory retinal laser photocoagulation for diabetic retinal disease
* able to understand the study procedures and provide informed consent
* able to complete pain assessment during the procedure
Exclusion Criteria:
* unable to cooperate with peri-procedural assessment
* incomplete peri-procedural outcome data
* any condition judged by investigators to make participation inappropriate
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.
1This trial looked at a nursing intervention based on stress adaptation theory to manage pain during diabetic retinal laser surgery — can you explain what that kind of intervention actually involves, and whether anything like it is used here before or during my procedure?
2Since this trial focused specifically on pain intensity during retinal laser photocoagulation, how painful is that procedure typically, and what pain management options are currently available to me regardless of this study?
3The trial has already been completed — does that mean any results have been published, and if so, do those findings change how your team approaches patient preparation or support during this type of laser surgery?
4Given that this was a nursing intervention study rather than a drug or device trial, is there any reason my care team might or might not already be applying similar stress-reduction or coping support techniques before my procedure?
5For someone with diabetic retinopathy who needs retinal laser surgery, how does managing anxiety and pain during the procedure fit into the bigger picture of my treatment plan, and are there other options I should consider alongside this kind of support?
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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Procedural pain intensity during ambulatory retinal laser photocoagulation
Timeframe: Immediately before laser treatment; after the first 50 laser shots; after temporal posterior pole photocoagulation; and immediately after completion of the procedure
Trial details
NCT IDNCT07544381
SponsorJoint Shantou International Eye Center of Shantou University and the Chinese University of Hong Kong