Fear and Anxiety Study in Surgery Patients
Fear and Anxiety in Anesthesia-Naïve Patients Pre-operatively vs Post-operatively
Recruiting
Observational Study
Anxiety
Anesthesia Awareness
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 40 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Stony Brook University · Other
Who this trial is looking for
This trial is looking for adults who are having surgery for the first time and want to share their feelings of fear and anxiety before and after the procedure. Participants will fill out a survey before surgery and answer questions by phone a few days after surgery.
Are You a Good Fit for This Trial?
You may be able to join if
- I am 18 years old or older.
- I am having surgery for the first time.
- I am not pregnant.
You may not be able to join if
- I am under 18.
- I am pregnant.
- I am having a high-risk surgery.
- I am having a cancer-related procedure.
- I do not speak English.
- I have a mental status change after my surgery.
- I have an anxiety disorder or psychiatric diagnosis.
- I am taking benzodiazepines, antidepressants, or chronic opioids.
Summarized in plain language from this trial's official eligibility criteria. The full criteria are further down this page — only the research team can confirm whether you qualify.
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About This Trial
The goal of this observational study is to understand how fear and anxiety felt by anesthesia-naive patients compares before versus after their scheduled surgery. Patients who are scheduled to undergo a low-risk surgery/procedure and have never had anesthesia before will be asked to:
1. Fill out a survey before their surgery in the perioperative setting
2. Answer follow-up questions over the phon…
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* 18 years old or over
* Patients scheduled to undergo surgeries such as but not limited to:
cholecystectomies, appendectomies, hernia repairs, breast surgeries, plastic surgeries, thyroidectomy, parathyroidectomy, tonsillectomy, adenoidectomy, lithotripsy, stent placement, kid…
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