Nurse-Led lessons calm kidney stone patients before shock wave treatment

NCT ID NCT07341607

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: KTO Karatay University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tested whether a structured education session led by a nurse could lower anxiety and improve quality of life in 188 adults having their first shock wave lithotripsy for kidney stones. The education covered what to expect during the procedure, pain management, and recovery tips. Researchers measured anxiety and quality of life using standard questionnaires, and also tracked pain levels.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: nurse-led structured patient education
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that simple education before a procedure helps patients feel less anxious and have a better quality of life.
What could go wrong: This is a completed, relatively small trial (188 participants) testing an educational intervention, not a drug or device. The results may not apply to all patients or settings, and the effect on anxiety may be modest.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety disorder urolithiasis

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ESWL UROLITHIASIS

Contacts and locations

Locations

Konya City Hospital, Department of Urology

Konya, Lecturer, 42020, Turkey (Türkiye)

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