Cataract SurgeryCAT-TELENCT07408817
Teleconference-Based Structed Counseling
A study testing Teleconference-Based Structured Preoperative Counseling Program for Cataract Surgery and Routine Preoperative Education and Standard Clinical Care in people with Cataract Surgery, run by Mehtap ÖZTÜRK BAKIR at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study is a randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effect of structured teleconference-based counseling provided before cataract surgery on patients' anxiety levels and predefined postoperative outcome measures. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Ages Up to 80 months
- Conditions the study is for
- Cataract Surgery
- What is being tested?
- Teleconference-Based Structured Preoperative Counseling Program for Cataract Surgery and Routine Preoperative Education and Standard Clinical Care
- Type of treatment
- Lifestyle or therapy programme
- Could I receive a placebo?
- No, everyone receives an active treatment
- How many people
- 128 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 31 Jan 2025to 31 May 2025
- 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 Up to 80 months
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child
Who may be able to join
- Criteria for inclusion in the study:
- The patient must be willing to participate in the study
- There must be no impediments to communication
- Willingness to cooperate
- Being 18 years of age or older
- No diagnosed mental illness
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- Being able to read and write
- Being able to communicate by telephone
- Using a smartphone and having an internet connection
Who cannot join
- Not wanting to participate in the study
- Having previously undergone eye surgery
- Having a communication barrier
- Not being open to cooperation
- Being under 18 years of age
- Having a diagnosed mental illness
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- Being illiterate
- Being unable to use communication tools
- Not having a smartphone and internet connection
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Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: The Effect of Structured Counseling Provided Via Teleconference Before Cataract Surgery on Patient Outcomes and Anxiety
This study is a randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effect of structured teleconference-based counseling provided before cataract surgery on patients' anxiety levels and predefined postoperative outcome measures. The study will be conducted between January 31, 2025, and May 31, 2025, at a public hospital located in the Western Black Sea Region. The study population will consist of patients scheduled for cataract surgery. Eligible participants will be assigned to the intervention or control group using a simple random sampling method. Patients in the intervention group will receive structured teleconference-based counseling prior to surgery, while patients in the control group will receive standard preoperative care. Data will be collected using the Patient Information Form, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, the Tele-Nursing Evaluation Form, and the Patient Outcome Form. Participants will be followed up by telephone on postoperative days 1, 3, and 7. Statistical analyses of the collected data will be performed using SPSS version 29.0.
Read the detailed description
This randomized controlled study is planned to examine the effect of structured teleconference-based counseling provided before cataract surgery on patients' anxiety levels and predefined postoperative variables. The study will be carried out with patients scheduled for cataract surgery at a public hospital in the Western Black Sea Region. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. Patients in the intervention group will receive structured counseling via teleconference prior to surgery, while those in the control group will receive routine preoperative care. Data will be collected using validated data collection tools, including the Patient Information Form, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, the Tele-Nursing Evaluation Form, and the Patient Outcome Form. Anxiety levels and postoperative variables will be assessed at predetermined time points, including preoperative assessment and postoperative follow-up on days 1, 3, and 7. This study aims to contribute to the development of evidence-based nursing practices by evaluating the role of teleconference-based preoperative counseling.
- Conditions
- Cataract Surgery
- Being tested
- Teleconference-Based Structured Preoperative Counseling Program for Cataract Surgery, Routine Preoperative Education and Standard Clinical Care
- Keywords
- cataract, anxiety, teleconsultation
- 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.
Teleconference-Based Structured Preoperative Counseling Program for Cataract SurgeryBehavioural
Participants will receive a structured, standardized preoperative counseling program delivered via teleconference in addition to standard care. The intervention will be conducted 1-3 days before cataract surgery as a single session lasting approximately 30-40 minutes and will be delivered by a trained nurse/researcher.
Routine Preoperative Education and Standard Clinical CareBehavioural
Participants will receive routine preoperative education and standard clinical care according to institutional protocols. No additional educational or counseling intervention will be provided.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Structured Counseling Provided Via Teleconference Before Cataract Surgery Affects Patient Outcomes. | Experimental | participants will receive structured preoperative counselling via teleconference before cataract surgery in addition to standard care Receives: Behavioral: Teleconference-Based Structured Preoperative Counseling Program for Cataract Surgery |
| Standard Care Group | Active comparator | Participants will receive routine preoperative education and standard clinical care before cataract surgery. Receives: Behavioral: Routine Preoperative Education and Standard Clinical Care |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Preoperative Anxiety Level
Preoperative anxiety level will be assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI).
The STAI consists of two 20-item subscales: State Anxiety and Trait Anxiety. Each subscale has a total score range of 20 to 80. Higher scores indicate higher levels of anxiety, representing a worse outcome.
Measured: Assessed once at baseline during the preoperative evaluation, within 1-7 days prior to cataract surgery.
Secondary outcomes (3)
Patient Knowledge About Cataract Surgery
Patient knowledge level will be assessed using a structured Patient Knowledge Questionnaire developed for cataract surgery education. Total scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating greater knowledge about cataract surgery.
Measured: Assessed once at baseline during the preoperative evaluation, within 1-7 days prior to cataract surgery.
Patient Satisfaction With Preoperative Information
Patient satisfaction with preoperative information will be assessed using a structured Patient Satisfaction Questionnaire related to preoperative education. Total scores range from 0 to 100, with higher scores indicating higher patient satisfaction.
Measured: Assessed once at baseline during the preoperative evaluation, within 1-7 days prior to cataract surgery.
Adherence to Preoperative Care Instructions
Adherence to preoperative care instructions assessed using a checklist-based evaluation form.
Measured: Assessed once at baseline during the preoperative evaluation, within 1-7 days prior to cataract surgery.
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted13 Feb 2026
- Study start31 Jan 2025
- Primary completion21 May 2025
- Study completion31 May 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Cataract SurgeryStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
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
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind
- Who is masked
- Participant
- Enrolment
- 128 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Mehtap ÖZTÜRK BAKIR
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Bartin State Hospital
- Responsible party
- Sponsor-investigator, Mehtap ÖZTÜRK BAKIR, Bartın Unıversity
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07408817
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- BU-Cataract-Tele-01
- Acronym
- CAT-TELE
- Status last verified
- Feb 2026
- First submitted
- 13 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 13 Feb 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 13 Feb 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- The Effect of Structured Counseling Provided Via Teleconference Before Cataract Surgery on Patient Outcomes and Anxiety
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07408817
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- CAT-TELE / BU-Cataract-Tele-01
- Conditions
- Cataract Surgery
- Keywords
- cataract, anxiety, teleconsultation
- Study type
- Interventional
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 128 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Mehtap ÖZTÜRK BAKIRUniversity, hospital or other
- Collaborators
- Bartin State Hospital
- Study start
- 31 Jan 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 21 May 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 31 May 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 13 Feb 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study is a randomized controlled trial designed to evaluate the effect of structured teleconference-based counseling provided before cataract surgery on patients' anxiety levels and predefined postoperative outcome measures. The study will be conducted between January 31, 2025, and May 31, 2025, at a public hospital located in the Western Black Sea Region. The study population will consist of patients scheduled for cataract surgery. Eligible participants will be assigned to the intervention or control group using a simple random sampling method. Patients in the intervention group will receive structured teleconference-based counseling prior to surgery, while patients in the control group will receive standard preoperative care. Data will be collected using the Patient Information Form, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, the Tele-Nursing Evaluation Form, and the Patient Outcome Form. Participants will be followed up by telephone on postoperative days 1, 3, and 7. Statistical analyses of the collected data will be performed using SPSS version 29.0.
Detailed description
This randomized controlled study is planned to examine the effect of structured teleconference-based counseling provided before cataract surgery on patients' anxiety levels and predefined postoperative variables. The study will be carried out with patients scheduled for cataract surgery at a public hospital in the Western Black Sea Region. Eligible participants will be randomly assigned to either the intervention group or the control group. Patients in the intervention group will receive structured counseling via teleconference prior to surgery, while those in the control group will receive routine preoperative care. Data will be collected using validated data collection tools, including the Patient Information Form, the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory, the Tele-Nursing Evaluation Form, and the Patient Outcome Form. Anxiety levels and postoperative variables will be assessed at predetermined time points, including preoperative assessment and postoperative follow-up on days 1, 3, and 7. This study aims to contribute to the development of evidence-based nursing practices by evaluating the role of teleconference-based preoperative counseling.
Study design
- Primary purpose
- Supportive care
- Allocation
- Non-randomised
- Intervention model
- Parallel groups
- Masking
- Single blind (participant)
- Number of arms
- 2
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Structured Counseling Provided Via Teleconference Before Cataract Surgery Affects Patient Outcomes. | Experimental | Behavioral: Teleconference-Based Structured Preoperative Counseling Program for Cataract Surgeryparticipants will receive structured preoperative counselling via teleconference before cataract surgery in addition to standard care |
| Standard Care Group | Active comparator | Behavioral: Routine Preoperative Education and Standard Clinical CareParticipants will receive routine preoperative education and standard clinical care before cataract surgery. |
Who may qualify
- Ages
- Up to 80 months
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child
Key inclusion criteria (9 listed)
- Criteria for inclusion in the study:
- The patient must be willing to participate in the study
- There must be no impediments to communication
- Willingness to cooperate
- Being 18 years of age or older
Key exclusion criteria (10 listed)
- Not wanting to participate in the study
- Having previously undergone eye surgery
- Having a communication barrier
- Not being open to cooperation
- Being under 18 years of age
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Interventions
| Intervention | Type | Arms |
|---|---|---|
| Teleconference-Based Structured Preoperative Counseling Program for Cataract SurgeryParticipants will receive a structured, standardized preoperative counseling program delivered via teleconference in addition to standard care. The intervention will be conducted 1-3 days before cataract surgery as a single session lasting approximately 30-40 minutes and will be delivered by a trained nurse/researcher. | Behavioural | Structured Counseling Provided Via Teleconference Before Cataract Surgery Affects Patient Outcomes. |
| Routine Preoperative Education and Standard Clinical CareParticipants will receive routine preoperative education and standard clinical care according to institutional protocols. No additional educational or counseling intervention will be provided. | Behavioural | Standard Care Group |
Primary outcome
Preoperative Anxiety Level
Time frame: Assessed once at baseline during the preoperative evaluation, within 1-7 days prior to cataract surgery.
Preoperative anxiety level will be assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI). The STAI consists of two 20-item subscales: State Anxiety and Trait Anxiety. Each subscale has a total score range of 20 to 80. Higher scores indicate higher levels of anxiety, representing a worse outcome.
3 secondary outcomes
Patient Knowledge About Cataract Surgery
Time frame: Assessed once at baseline during the preoperative evaluation, within 1-7 days prior to cataract surgery.
Patient Satisfaction With Preoperative Information
Time frame: Assessed once at baseline during the preoperative evaluation, within 1-7 days prior to cataract surgery.
Adherence to Preoperative Care Instructions
Time frame: Assessed once at baseline during the preoperative evaluation, within 1-7 days prior to cataract surgery.
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 13 Feb 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
A study testing Teleconference-Based Structured Preoperative Counseling Program for Cataract Surgery and Routine Preoperative Education and Standard Clinical Care in people with Cataract Surgery, run by Mehtap ÖZTÜRK BAKIR at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
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 9 inclusion and 10 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 13 Feb 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 Turkey (Türkiye). 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?
Preoperative Anxiety Level (time frame: Assessed once at baseline during the preoperative evaluation, within 1-7 days prior to cataract surgery.). It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
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 13 Feb 2026.