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Preoperative AnxietyNCT04413981

Evaluation the Preoperative Anxiety Level of the Surgeons

An observational study of Preoperative Anxiety, run by Adana City Training and Research Hospital at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).

Completed

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

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Trial summary

Many studies are present about the preoperative anxiety among patients. But the preoperative anxiety of the surgeons is not studied yet. The aim of this study is to evaluate the preoperative anxiety of the surgeons.100 surgeons consisted of performing operations in general surgery, obstetric and gynecology … Read more about this study

Who is it for?
Ages 25 to 55 yearsHealthy volunteers can take part
Conditions the study is for
Preoperative Anxiety
How many people
100 participants
Where
1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
Study dates
28 Jul 2020to 31 Dec 2021
Phase
Observational
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 25 to 55 years
  • All sexes
  • Healthy volunteers accepted
  • Adult

Study population: Surgeons will be consisted of performing operations in general surgery, obstetric and gynecology, orthopedic surgery, ophtalmology, otorhinolaryngology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, urology, gynecologic oncology, surgical oncology, cardiovascular surgery, pediatric surgery and neurosurgery.They will be chosen from the specialist doctor, assistant doctor, doctor lecturer, associate professor and professors.

Who may be able to join

  • Accepting to participate the study
  • Surgeons planning first elective operation of the day
  • 25-55 years

Who cannot join

  • Non volunteers
  • Neurological and psychological disorders
  • History of anxiolytic , antidepressant drug usage

Trial locations and contacts

1 site in 1 country.

Turkey (Türkiye)1 site
  • Tuna Şahin

    Adana

Other trials in Turkey (Türkiye)

About this study

Many studies are present about the preoperative anxiety among patients. But the preoperative anxiety of the surgeons is not studied yet. The aim of this study is to evaluate the preoperative anxiety of the surgeons.100 surgeons consisted of performing operations in general surgery, obstetric and gynecology , orthopedic surgery ,ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, urology, gynecologic oncology, surgical oncology, cardiovascular surgery, pediatric surgery and neurosurgery will be participated in the study. Surgeons will be chosen from the specialist doctor, assistant doctor, doctor lecturer, associate professor and professors.15 minutes prior to the first elective operation of the day, salivary cortisol samples will be taken from the surgeons and they will be asked to fill the evaluation form and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Form (STAI).

Read the detailed description

100 surgeons between the ages of 25-55 years will be participated in the study. Surgeons will be consisted of performing operations in general surgery, obstetric and gynecology, orthopedic surgery, ophthalmology, otorhinolaryngology, plastic and reconstructive surgery, urology, gynecologic oncology, surgical oncology, cardiovascular surgery, pediatric surgery and neurosurgery.They will be chosen from the specialist doctor, assistant doctor, doctor lecturer, associate professor and professors. Oral and written informed consent will be obtained from the surgeons.15 minutes prior to the first elective operation of the day salivary cortisol samples will be taken from the surgeons and they will be asked to fill the evaluation form and State-Trait Anxiety Inventory Form (STAI). The evaluation form will include the age, gender of the surgeon, surgical department, academic superscription, years of clinical experience in medical sciences and professions and the name of the surgery which is going to be done.

Keywords
surgeon, cortisol, anxiety
Medical subject headings
Anxiety Disorders

What is being measured

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

  1. State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI)

    State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) form

    Measured: up to 15 minutes

  2. Serum cortisol sample

    Samples will be taken 15 minutes prior to the first elective surgery of the day

    Measured: up to 5 minutes

Timeline

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

  1. First posted4 Jun 2020
  2. Study start28 Jul 2020
  3. Primary completion20 Dec 2021
  4. Study completion31 Dec 2021

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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
Observational
Observational model
Cohort
Time perspective
Cross-sectional
Enrolment
100 participants (actual)
IDs, dates and publications
ClinicalTrials.gov ID
NCT04413981
Sponsor's protocol ID
746
Status last verified
Feb 2022
First submitted
31 May 2020
Last updated
4 Feb 2022
Results posted
No
FDA-regulated drug
No
Individual data sharing
No

Questions about this trial

What is this clinical trial studying?

An observational study of Preoperative Anxiety, run by Adana City Training and Research Hospital 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 3 inclusion and 3 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 4 Feb 2022. 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?

State Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) (time frame: up to 15 minutes). 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?
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 4 Feb 2022.

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