Preoperative stoma simulation to reduce anxiety and improve adaptation after surgery
The Effect of Preoperative Stoma Simulation on Anxiety and Postoperative Adaptation: A Randomised Controlled Trial
This study tests if giving patients a chance to try out life with a stoma before their surgery can help reduce their anxiety and make it easier for them to adjust afterward.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 58 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years to 65 Years |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Kocaeli University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Istanbul) |
| Trial ID | NCT06737887 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study investigates the impact of preoperative stoma simulation on patients scheduled for elective stoma surgery. It aims to address the high levels of anxiety experienced by patients prior to surgery by providing them with a simulated experience of living with a stoma. The approach includes educating patients about the changes they will face and offering support to alleviate fears related to surgery and postoperative adaptation. The study will include patients aged 18-65 who can communicate in Turkish and are willing to participate.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults aged 18-65 who are scheduled for elective stoma surgery and can communicate in Turkish.
Not a fit: Patients with prior stoma surgery, psychological diagnoses, or those requiring intensive care post-surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce preoperative anxiety and improve postoperative adaptation for patients undergoing stoma surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the specific approach of stoma simulation may be novel, other studies have shown that preoperative education and simulation can effectively reduce anxiety in surgical patients.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * All patients who are planned for elective stoma surgery, * Are between the ages of 18-65, * Can speak Turkish, * Can read and write, * Are conscious, * Are willing to participate in the study will be included. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with speech or hearing impairments, * Those who have had urostomy surgery, * Those who have a psychological diagnosis or are taking medication, * Those who need intensive care after surgery, * Those whose stoma was closed during the study, * Those who have complications in the peristomal area, * Patients who have had stoma surgery before will be excluded from the study.
Where this trial is running
Istanbul
- Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty Hospital — Istanbul, Turkey (Türkiye) (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Hatice Merve Alptekin
- Email: merve.alptekin@kocaeli.edu.tr
- Phone: +902623034733
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.