Hand therapy for pain and anxiety after prostate surgery
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether a simple hand therapy technique (Su Jok) can help reduce pain and anxiety after prostate surgery. You will receive either the therapy or standard care, and we will see how you feel afterward.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 or older and have been diagnosed with an enlarged prostate (BPH).
- This is the first time you are having TUR-P surgery for your prostate.
- You can understand and talk about your pain and anxiety without any problems (no hearing, language, or thinking issues).
- Your hands are healthy, with no injuries, burns, or infections that would prevent hand therapy.
- If you have diabetes, your blood sugar level (HbA1c) is below 6.5%.
- You have not used any other complementary therapies (like acupuncture, herbs, or supplements) in the last 3 months.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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