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CataractNCT07030946

Multimedia Education to Reduce Anxiety and Improve Care Awareness in Cataract Surgery Patients

A study testing Multimedia Health Education in people with Cataract and Anxiety, run by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.

Completed

Finished. The study has ended and is not enrolling. Results may be posted on the official record.

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Trial summary

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of multimedia health education in reducing preoperative anxiety and enhancing self-care awareness among patients undergoing outpatient cataract surgery. Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 18 years and older
Conditions the study is for
Cataract, Anxiety
What is being tested?
Multimedia Health Education
Could I receive a placebo?
No, everyone receives an active treatment
How many people
118 participants
Where
1 siteTaiwan
Study dates
4 Aug 2025to 27 May 2026
Phase
Interventional
Are there results?
None posted in the registry

Key requirements

Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.

  • Ages 18 years and older
  • All sexes
  • No healthy volunteers
  • Adult, Older adult

Who may be able to join

  • Aged 18 years or older
  • Diagnosed with cataract and scheduled for elective phacoemulsification with intraocular lens implantation (first-time surgery)
  • Able to communicate in Mandarin or Taiwanese
  • Blood glucose <250 mg/dL and HbA1c <8% if diabetic (assessed by attending physician)

Who cannot join

  • Diagnosed with dementia or psychiatric disorders
  • History of previous cataract surgery
  • Severe hearing impairment (certified disability without hearing aid)
  • Systolic blood pressure >160 mmHg on the day of surgery
  • Preoperative visual acuity less than 0.05
  • Undergoing combined ocular procedures (e.g., vitrectomy) during cataract surgery
  • Unable to use digital devices required for the intervention

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Taiwan1 site

  • Keelung Chang Gung Memorial Hospital, Operating Room

    Keelung, Keelung, 204

Other trials in Taiwan

About this study

Official title: The Effectiveness of Multimedia Health Education Interventions in Reducing Surgical Anxiety and Enhancing Care Awareness Among Cataract Surgery Patients

This study aims to examine the effectiveness of multimedia health education in reducing preoperative anxiety and enhancing self-care awareness among patients undergoing outpatient cataract surgery. A randomized group design will be employed, in which participants will receive either standard preoperative education or a multimedia-based intervention covering surgical procedures, precautions, and postoperative care. Primary outcomes include levels of surgical anxiety, assessed using validated anxiety scales, and self-care knowledge evaluated through structured questionnaires. Findings are expected to inform the development of patient-centered educational strategies and enhance perioperative care quality in cataract surgery settings.

Read the detailed description

This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of multimedia health education in reducing preoperative anxiety and improving postoperative care awareness among patients undergoing outpatient cataract surgery. A total of 118 patients scheduled for cataract surgery at an ophthalmology outpatient clinic will be randomly assigned to either the control group or the intervention group.

All participants will receive standard verbal preoperative instructions from their physician. In addition, the intervention group will view a 10-minute multimedia video covering the surgical procedure, precautions, and postoperative care. Baseline data-including demographics, visual acuity, physiological anxiety indicators, the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), and a cataract-specific self-care knowledge questionnaire-will be collected during the final preoperative clinic visit.

Outcome data will be collected at three time points: before surgery, one week after surgery, and one month after surgery. Primary outcomes include changes in anxiety levels and self-care knowledge; secondary outcomes include physiological responses during surgery and postoperative visual recovery. The results are expected to support the use of multimedia education to enhance patient preparedness and care quality in cataract surgery.

Conditions
Cataract, Anxiety
Being tested
Multimedia Health Education
Keywords
Self-Care Awareness, Multimedia Health Education, Cataract Surgery, Preoperative Anxiety, Patient Education as Topic, Nursing Intervention, Randomized Controlled Trial
Medical subject headings
Cataract, Anxiety Disorders

What participants receive

What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.

  • Multimedia Health EducationBehavioural

    A 10-minute multimedia video is provided to the intervention group during their final preoperative clinic visit. All participants receive standard verbal and printed education from the ophthalmologist. The video includes visual and auditory content on cataract surgery, preoperative instructions, postoperative care, and common concerns. Baseline data (T0) are collected before the intervention, including demographics, visual acuity, physiological indicators, BAI, and self-care knowledge. Follow-ups occur at T1 (surgery day), T2 (1 week postop), and T3 (1 month postop), assessing anxiety, physiology, vision, and self-care.

Study groups in NCT07030946
Study groupRoleWhat they receive
Control GroupNo interventionParticipants in the control group will receive standard preoperative education, including verbal explanation and printed materials about cataract surgery and postoperative care, provided by the ophthalmologist during the final clinic visit before surgery.
Multimedia Education GroupExperimentalParticipants in the multimedia education group will receive the same standard preoperative education as the control group, plus a 10-minute multimedia video covering the surgical procedure, preoperative instructions, postoperative care guidelines, and common patient concerns. The video includes both visual animations and spoken explanations.
Receives: Behavioral: Multimedia Health Education

What is being measured

The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.

  1. Change in anxiety levels measured by the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI)

    Participants will complete the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI), a 21-item self-report questionnaire used to assess the severity of anxiety symptoms. The total score ranges from 0 to 63, with higher scores indicating greater levels of anxiety. Specifically, scores from 0-7 suggest minimal anxiety, 8-15 mild anxiety, 16-25 moderate anxiety, and 26-63 severe anxiety. The BAI will be administered at baseline and at three follow-up points.

    Measured: Time Frame: Day 0 (baseline, preoperative clinic visit), Day of Surgery, 1 Week Postoperative, 1 Month Postoperative

  2. Change in self-care knowledge related to cataract surgery

    Participants will complete a structured questionnaire designed to evaluate their knowledge of postoperative cataract care. Scores will be compared across time points to determine the impact of multimedia education.

    Measured: Time Frame: Day 0 (baseline, preoperative clinic visit), Day of Surgery, 1 Week Postoperative, 1 Month Postoperative

Secondary outcomes (3)

  1. Change in heart rate

    Physiological indicators such as heart rate will be collected at designated time points to objectively assess anxiety responses.

    Measured: Time Frame: Day 0 (baseline, preoperative clinic visit), Day of Surgery

  2. Change in visual acuity following cataract surgery

    Visual acuity will be measured using a standard eye chart at follow-up to assess postoperative recovery.

    Measured: Time Frame: Day 0 (baseline, preoperative clinic visit), 1 Week Postoperative, 1 Month Postoperative

  3. Change in blood pressure

    Systolic and diastolic blood pressure (mmHg) will be recorded at baseline and on the day of surgery as objective physiological indicators of anxiety.

    Measured: Day 0 (baseline, preoperative clinic visit), Day of Surgery

Timeline

From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.

  1. First posted22 Jun 2025
  2. Study start4 Aug 2025
  3. Primary completion27 May 2026
  4. Study completion27 May 2026

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More details

For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.

Study design
Study type
Interventional
Phase
Phase N/A
Primary purpose
Supportive care
Allocation
Randomised
Intervention model
Parallel groups
Model description
Two-arm parallel group trial comparing standard education vs. multimedia education
Masking
Single blind
Who is masked
Participant
Enrolment
118 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT07030946
Sponsor's protocol ID
202500170B0C5001
Status last verified
Sep 2026
First submitted
3 Jun 2025
Last updated
2 Oct 2026
Results posted
No
Data monitoring committee
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
FDA-regulated device
No
Individual data sharing
No

Publications

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  • Jafarzadeh M, Saatchi M, Jafarnejadi P, Gooran M. Digital Radiographic Evaluation of the Quality of Different Root Canal Obturation Techniques in Deciduous Mandibular Molars after Preparation with Rotary Technique. J Dent (Shiraz). 2019 Sep;20(3):152-158. doi: 10.30476/DENTJODS.2019.44902.

    PubMed 31579688

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

A study testing Multimedia Health Education in people with Cataract and Anxiety, run by Chang Gung Memorial Hospital at 1 site in Taiwan.

The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.

Who may be eligible to take part?

The sponsor lists 4 inclusion and 7 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.

Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?

The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 2 Oct 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.

Where is the study taking place?

The record lists 1 site in Taiwan. Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.

What are the possible benefits and risks?

They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.

Are results available for this study?

The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.

How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?

The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.

What does the primary outcome measure?

Change in anxiety levels measured by the Beck Anxiety Inventory (BAI) (time frame: Time Frame: Day 0 (baseline, preoperative clinic visit), Day of Surgery, 1 Week Postoperative, 1 Month Postoperative). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.

Where can I read the original study information?

On the ClinicalTrials.gov record for NCT07030946, which also lists 2 linked publications.

Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?

No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.

How often is this information updated?

AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 2 Oct 2026.

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