Guided Imagery for Surgical Fear and Perioperative Comfort in TURP Patients NCT07552090
Summary
This randomized controlled trial registered on ClinicalTrials.gov (NCT07552090) evaluates whether structured guided imagery sessions can reduce surgical fear and improve perioperative comfort in patients undergoing Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP). The study, grounded in Kolcabra's Comfort Theory, will compare an intervention group receiving guided imagery exercises against a control group receiving standard care. Participants in the intervention arm will engage in mental visualization techniques designed to activate the mind-body connection, reduce sympathetic activity, and enhance emotional regulation during the perioperative period.
“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).”
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This entry registers a new clinical trial (NCT07552090) on ClinicalTrials.gov describing a randomized controlled study examining the effects of guided imagery on surgical fear and perioperative comfort in patients undergoing Transurethral Resection of the Prostate (TURP). The trial will investigate guided imagery as a non-pharmacological cognitive-behavioral intervention targeting the multi-dimensional aspects of patient comfort including physical, psycho-spiritual, environmental, and socio-cultural factors. The study is grounded in Kolcabra's Comfort Theory and will compare structured guided imagery sessions against standard care controls.
For healthcare institutions and clinical investigators, this trial registration signals growing research interest in non-pharmacological adjuncts to surgical care. Institutions conducting perioperative comfort research or developing enhanced recovery protocols may wish to monitor trial outcomes. The study population—TURP patients experiencing the 60-80% prevalence rate of substantial surgical fear noted in the literature—represents a common clinical scenario in urologic surgical practice.
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Guided Imagery Exercise for Surgical Fear and Perioperative Comfort in TURP Patients
N/A NCT07552090 Kind: NA Apr 27, 2026
Abstract
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.
Conditions: Guided Imagery Exercise
Interventions: Guided Imagery
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