Breathe better, heal faster: 4-7-8 technique tested for bladder surgery recovery
NCT ID NCT07457086
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether a simple breathing exercise called the 4-7-8 technique can help people sleep better, feel less pain, and recover faster after bladder surgery. About 68 adults having this surgery will be randomly assigned to either learn the breathing exercise or receive standard care. Researchers will measure sleep quality, pain levels, and overall recovery in the first 24 hours after surgery.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 68 people
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- Started
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Mar 2026
- Expected to finish
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Mar 2027
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 18 years and older, * Patients undergoing transurethral resection of the bladder (TUR-B), * Patients who are conscious, oriented, and cooperative, * Patients who provide written consent to participate in the study, * Patients who stay in the hospital for at least one night postoperatively, * Patients who speak and understand Turkish. Exclusion Criteria: * Patients who do not wish to participate or who withdraw from the study, * Patients who develop complications during or after the surgical procedure, * Patients who are followed in the intensive care unit postoperatively, * Patients with chronic pain.
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Locations
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Tarsus University
RECRUITINGMersin, Turkey, 33400, Turkey (Türkiye)
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