Guided Imagery Exercise for Surgical Fear and Perioperative Comfort in TURP Patients (NCT07552090) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Guided Imagery Exercise for Surgical Fear and Perioperative Comfort in TURP Patients
70 participantsStarted 2026-04-20
Plain-language summary
Objective: This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the impact of guided imagery exercises on surgical fear and perioperative comfort in patients undergoing Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP).
Background: Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP) remains the gold standard surgical treatment for Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH). Despite its efficacy, a significant majority of patients (60-80%) experience substantial surgical fear, which can negatively affect their recovery and perioperative comfort. Guided imagery is a non-pharmacological, cognitive-behavioral technique that utilizes mental visualization to activate the mind-body connection, reduce sympathetic activity, and promote relaxation.
Methods: Grounded in Kolcaba's Comfort Theory, this study investigates the relationship between guided imagery and the multi-dimensional aspects of patient comfort (physical, psycho-spiritual, environmental, and socio-cultural). The intervention group will receive structured guided imagery sessions designed to reduce physiological stress responses and enhance emotional regulation, while the control group will receive standard care.
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:
* TUR-T surgery performed on Patients over 18 years of age
Exclusion Criteria:
* Patients undergoing emergency surgery Patients under 8 years of age
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 is studying a guided imagery exercise to reduce surgical fear in men having TURP — is this something you think could actually help me manage my anxiety before and during the procedure, based on my specific situation?
2Since this trial isn't recruiting patients yet, how much longer might it be before I could potentially participate, and does that timeline work given when I need my TURP to happen?
3The trial's focus is on psychological comfort rather than a new drug or surgical technique — does that mean the risks of participating are mostly about my time and engagement, or are there any physical concerns I should know about?
4If I don't join this trial, what options do you already offer to help patients manage surgical fear and anxiety before a TURP procedure?
5This study is listed as 'Not Applicable' phase, which I understand often means it's testing a behavioral or non-drug approach — can you explain what that means for how well-established guided imagery already is as a technique, so I understand what's still unknown?
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
surgical fear
Timeframe: Preoperative period, postoperative days 1 and 2.