Clinical Research Directory

Surgical Drain Removal: Pain and Anxiety Management

Background: Surgical drain removal may cause pain and anxiety in patients after bariatric surgery. Virtual reality may reduce procedure-related discomfort by directing attention away from painful stimuli. This study evaluated the effect of virtual reality on pain and state anxiety during surgical drain removal after bariatric surgery. Methods: This randomized controlled trial was conducted with 60 adult patients who underwent bariatric surgery in a private hospital in Kocaeli, Türkiye. Participants were randomly assigned to a virtual reality group or a control group at a 1:1 ratio. Patients in the intervention group watched a standardized 360° nature video using virtual reality goggles before and during drain removal, while patients in the control group received routine care. Pain was assessed using the Numerical Rating Pain Scale, and anxiety was evaluated using the State Anxiety Inventory. Outcomes were measured before and immediately after drain removal. The collected data were statistically analyzed.

Open TAP-block in Pediatric Abdominal Surgery

The goal of this trial is to evaluate an open TAP-block vs continuous administration of local anestetic via a wound catheter for postoperative pain management in patients 1-15 years of age undergoing open abdominal surgery.

The Effect of Intraoperative Intravenous Lidocaine Infusion on Postoperative Pain and Recovery in Children (< 7 Years Old) Undergoing Thoracoscopic Surgery

This study aims to investigate the efficacy of intraoperative intravenous lidocaine infusion on postoperative pain management and recovery in pediatric patients undergoing thoracoscopic pulmonary resection.

Post-c-section Pain Control Satisfaction with Erector Spinae Simple Block Vs Lateral Quadratus Lumborum Block

The study will compare the difference between the patient's satisfaction after Erector spinae plane block (ESP) and Quadratus Lumborum block lateral approach after caesarean section alone or as part of multimodal analgesia. The primary outcome is to test whether the type of plane block has an implication on the patients' satisfaction. The secondary outcome is to test the difference between the two approaches on the hospital discharge

Evaluation of the Effect of Virtual Reality Application on Postoperative Pain and Anxiety in Women Aged 50-70

Surgical interventions, while significant milestones in patients\&#39; physical recovery processes, can be a major source of concern for patients due to postoperative pain, which is also an important component of postoperative care. If postoperative pain is not managed properly, it can lead to increased levels of anxiety and fear, as well as deterioration in overall comfort and quality of life. The ineffective management of postoperative pain has economic and medical consequences such as patient dissatisfaction, delayed hospital discharge, increased rates of hospital readmission, and dissatisfaction with medical care. Therefore, effective management of postoperative pain is of great importance for patient well-being. Factors associated with postoperative pain have been reported in many studies. For example, being female and the type of surgery. Therefore, considering gender and type of surgery in the management of postoperative pain is crucial to optimize the recovery process for patients. In recent years, research on the use of innovative technologies such as virtual reality in the management of postoperative pain has increased. Virtual reality can reduce postoperative pain by creating a sense of being in a different environment for patients and diverting their attention away from pain.