Guided Imagery Exercise for Surgical Fear and Perioperative Comfort in TURP Patients

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Conditions studied: Guided Imagery Exercise

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07552090

Run by

Atlas University

People needed

70

Starts

2026-04-20

Expected to finish

2026-06-30

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-27

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• TUR-T surgery performed on Patients over 18 years of age

You may not qualify if…

• Patients undergoing emergency surgery Patients under 8 years of age

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