Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Psychological support for patients undergoing VSD drainage surgery for chronic wounds

Official title: The Influence of Systematic Psychological Intervention on Patients Undergoing VSD Drainage Surgery for Chronic Infected Wounds

Run by The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine · NCT06424561 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether adding psychological support to the care of patients having VSD drainage surgery for chronic wounds can help them feel better emotionally and recover faster.

Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment40 (estimated)
SponsorThe Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Yiwu, Zhejiang)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 2, 2024
Main results expectedOctober 31, 2026
Study endsDecember 31, 2026
Registry record updatedFebruary 17, 2025
Trial IDNCT06424561 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are mentally healthy adults who are undergoing VSD surgery for chronic wounds and are supportive of the intervention.

Probably not a fit

Patients with cognitive impairments or those who are skeptical and uncooperative regarding the study 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 aims to enhance the care of patients undergoing VSD drainage surgery for chronic wounds by integrating systematic psychological interventions. It focuses on addressing negative emotions such as depression and anxiety, which can hinder recovery and affect quality of life. By employing tailored psychological nursing techniques and communication strategies, the study seeks to alleviate patients' fears and improve their compliance with medical advice, ultimately predicting and mitigating postoperative complications. The approach combines empathetic care with psychological counseling to expedite wound healing.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly improve the psychological well-being and recovery outcomes of patients undergoing VSD drainage surgery.

How similar studies have gone: While the integration of psychological interventions in surgical care is gaining attention, this specific approach to VSD drainage surgery is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested in prior studies.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

\- A mentally healthy, communicative adult. Patients and their families are cooperative, understanding, and supportive of this study.

Adult patients undergoing VSD surgery for chronic wounds.

Exclusion Criteria:

\- Patients who are unable to effectively cooperate with nursing questionnaires due to auditory or visual impairments, cognitive impairments, or low levels of cultural literacy.

Patients with poor compliance or those who harbor skepticism and hostility towards this research.

Where it's running

  • The Fourth Affiliated Hospital of Zhejiang University School of Medicine
    Yiwu, Zhejiang, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.