Nursing intervention to reduce anxiety in patients using a hyperbaric chamber
Official title: Evaluation of the Effectiveness of a Nursing Intervention Program in Reducing Anxiety in Users Who Perform Scheduled Sessions in the Hyperbaric Chamber
Run by Universitat de Girona · NCT06436079 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study tests if giving extra information and support to patients before their first hyperbaric chamber treatment can help reduce their anxiety.
Quick facts
| Study type | Interventional |
|---|---|
| Ages | 18 Years to 100 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 42 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Universitat de Girona Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Palamós, Girona) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | January 6, 2024 |
| Main results expected | May 15, 2026 |
| Study ends | September 15, 2026 |
| Registry record updated | May 6, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT06436079 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates are patients who are scheduled for hyperbaric chamber treatment and have low anxiety levels as indicated by the Pfeiffer questionnaire.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who experience fear inside the hyperbaric chamber may not benefit from this intervention.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This study evaluates the effectiveness of a nursing educational intervention aimed at reducing anxiety in patients scheduled for treatment in a hyperbaric chamber. Participants will receive an informative brochure and a detailed explanation of the hyperbaric chamber operation before their first session. The intervention group will have a more comprehensive educational session compared to the control group, which will receive standard information. The goal is to determine if this enhanced educational approach can significantly lower anxiety levels in patients.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this intervention could lead to reduced anxiety for patients undergoing hyperbaric treatment, improving their overall experience and outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: While similar educational interventions have shown promise in reducing anxiety in various medical settings, this specific approach in the context of hyperbaric treatment is relatively novel.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Results in the Pfeiffer questionnaire\<2. * That they understand Spanish or Catalan Exclusion Criteria: * That feel fear inside the hyperbaric chamber.
Where it's running
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Hospital de Palamós
Palamós, Girona, Spain Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Dalmau Vila-Vidal, MsC
- Email: dalmau.vila@udg.edu
- Phone: 972600160
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.