Relaxing breathing during awake cataract surgery
Part of Eyes & vision, Mental health, Pain clinical trials.
This study tests a special breathing and pain education program to help you stay calm and comfortable during cataract surgery while you are awake. It may reduce pain and anxiety without extra medicine.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are having routine cataract surgery while awake (not general anesthesia).
- You can understand and agree to take part in the study.
- You are able to follow simple instructions and do breathing exercises.
- You do not have any serious medical, mental health, or breathing problems that would make it hard to participate.
- Your surgery is not combined with another eye procedure or changed anesthetic plan.
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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