Breathing exercises before prostate cancer surgery to prevent confusion
Part of Brain & nervous system, Cancer, Digestive system, Kidney & urinary, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether doing simple breathing exercises before robotic prostate surgery helps reduce confusion (delirium) after the operation. Delirium is a state of sudden confusion and disorientation that can happen after surgery, especially in older adults.
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Who can take part
- You are a man aged 40 or older.
- You are scheduled for robotic-assisted removal of your prostate at Akdeniz University Hospital.
- You are able to communicate and complete short memory and confusion tests before and after surgery.
- You can give written informed consent and have follow-up data available for the first 48 hours after surgery.
- You have no severe memory loss, dementia, psychiatric illness, or hearing/speech problems that would prevent participation.
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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