Guided imagery for reducing fear in prostate surgery
Part of Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests whether guided imagery, a relaxation technique using calm mental images, can lower anxiety and improve comfort for men having a common prostate surgery called TURP. It may help you feel less scared and more at ease before and after your procedure.
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Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You are scheduled to have a TURP (transurethral resection of the prostate) surgery.
- Your surgery is not an emergency procedure.
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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