Using comedy to reduce pain and anxiety after ureterorenoscopy
Principal Investigator, Assistant Professor Şerafettin OKUTAN, Surgical Nursing, Faculty of Health Sciences, Bitlis Eren University
This study is testing if watching a short comedy film can help reduce pain and anxiety in patients after ureterorenoscopy surgery.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 110 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Bitlis Eren University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bitlis) |
| Trial ID | NCT06805058 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This study aims to evaluate the impact of comedy therapy on pain and anxiety levels in patients following ureterorenoscopy (URS) surgery. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving a 10-minute comedy film intervention and the other serving as a control group with no intervention. Both groups will complete pre- and post-tests using numerical rating scales and state-trait anxiety scales to measure outcomes. The goal is to determine if comedy therapy can effectively alleviate postoperative discomfort and anxiety.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are adults over 18 years old who have undergone ureterorenoscopy and do not have visual, auditory, communication, or psychiatric issues.
Not a fit: Patients who have experienced complications during the perioperative process or who choose not to participate will not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could provide a non-pharmacological method to enhance recovery and improve the quality of life for patients after surgery.
How similar studies have performed: While the use of comedy therapy in medical settings is gaining interest, this specific application in postoperative care is relatively novel and has not been extensively tested.
Eligibility criteria
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Being over 18 years old, * Not having any visual or auditory problems, * Not having any communication problems, * Not having any psychiatric problems. Exclusion Criteria: * Not accepting to participate in the study or wanting to leave, * Having had complications during the perioperative process.
Where this trial is running
Bitlis
- Bitlis Eren University — Bitlis, Turkey (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Şerafettin OKUTAN, Dr. — Study Principal Investigator Bitlis Eren University
- Study coordinator: Şerafettin OKUTAN, Dr.
- Email: serafettin.okutan@gmail.com
- Phone: +90 (434) 222 01 01
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.