Breathing technique for better sleep and recovery after bladder surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This trial tests whether a simple breathing pattern called 4-7-8 can help you sleep better, hurt less, and recover faster after transurethral resection of the bladder (a procedure to remove bladder tumors).
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You are going to have transurethral resection of the bladder (TUR-B) surgery
- You are awake, alert, and able to follow instructions
- You agree to take part and sign a consent form
- You will stay in the hospital at least one night after surgery
- You can speak and understand Turkish
- You do not have ongoing chronic pain
- You do not have any major complications during or right after surgery
- You are not admitted to the intensive care unit after surgery
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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