Clinical trials
Anxiety After Surgery clinical trials
Below are recruiting anxiety after surgery clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 75 recruiting studies, each written for real people, not researchers, below.
Recruiting studies
- NCT07230743Recruiting
Using an interactive projector to reduce anxiety in children during anesthesia
This trial tests whether an interactive projector can help distract children aged 2 to 6 while they are going under anesthesia for surgery, with the goal of lowering their anxiety. It compares the projector to standard care to see if it makes the experience less stressful for the child and family.
Vitacura, Santiago MetropolitanAges 2–6 - NCT07026786Recruiting
Mindfulness for recovery after colorectal surgery
This study tests whether adding mindfulness sessions to your standard recovery plan helps you heal better after bowel surgery. You'll use a phone or tablet app to guide your mindfulness practice during your hospital stay.
Cleveland, OhioAges 18 years+ - NCT06826417Recruiting
Anxiety and satisfaction in cataract surgery patients
This study looks at how anxiety before cataract surgery affects your satisfaction after the operation. It also tests if a common anti-anxiety medicine (XANAX) can help anxious patients feel more comfortable during surgery.
Taipei, TaiwanAges 18–80 - NCT06001502Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain and anxiety after heart bypass surgery
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) goggles after heart bypass surgery can help reduce pain and anxiety. If you are having a planned CABG and have no major vision, hearing, or other health issues, you may be eligible.
Amsterdam, North HollandAges 18 years+ - NCT07344467Recruiting
Melatonin vs. Pregabalin for pain and anxiety after spine surgery
This trial compares two medications—melatonin and pregabalin—to see which works better at reducing pain and anxiety after spine surgery. It aims to find a safer, effective option for recovery.
Tanta, El-GharbiaAges 21–60 - NCT07294690Recruiting
Virtual reality training before colorectal cancer surgery
This study uses virtual reality training before colorectal cancer surgery to see if it helps reduce anxiety and prepare you better for the procedure, leading to a smoother recovery.
IstanbulAges 18–70 - NCT05472909Recruiting
Music during a specific type of hand surgery
This trial studies whether playing music during a “wide-awake” hand surgery helps comfort or experience during the procedure. You may be offered music while you’re awake and having local numbing medicine.
Madison, WisconsinAges 18 years+ - NCT07450456Recruiting
Can virtual reality reduce the need for pre-surgery calming medication?
This trial tests if using a virtual reality headset can help you feel calm before surgery, instead of or in addition to taking medication. You may qualify if you are having planned surgery and you want anxiety relief before the procedure.
Lugano, Canton TicinoAges 18 years+ - NCT07370974Recruiting
Hypnosis for anxiety before abdominal surgery
This study tests if a short hypnosis session before abdominal surgery can help reduce anxiety. It may be an option if you are scheduled for such a surgery and have no major psychological conditions.
Kenitra, ProvinceAges 18–80 - NCT07158684Recruiting
Surgery worries and feelings: a psychological study
This trial studies how patients feel before elective surgery. It aims to understand their anxiety and psychological needs. It may help hospitals improve patient care.
Edegem, AntwerpenAges 18 years+ - NCT07706244Recruiting
Does reducing pre-surgery anxiety help orthopedic patients recover better?
This study tests if a program to reduce anxiety before surgery (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) improves how patients feel one year after major orthopedic surgery like knee, hip, or spine procedures, compared to standard care.
Hualien City, Hualien CountyAges 20–100 - NCT07686029Recruiting
Maltodextrin drink before children's day surgery
This study looks at whether giving maltodextrin–a type of sugar normally found in some drinks–before surgery can help children recover faster and feel better after their operation. It’s part of a special plan called ERAS (Enhanced Recovery After Surgery) that aims to make surgery easier on the body.
Alessandria, PiedmontAges 3–17 - NCT07222839Enrolling by invitation
Video education to ease heart surgery anxiety
This study tests whether watching an immersive video before surgery can help reduce anxiety in people having planned open heart surgery. If you qualify, you'll watch a short virtual reality video to see if it makes you feel more relaxed and prepared.
Miami, FloridaAges 18 years+ - NCT05141591Recruiting
Anxiety before ENT surgery and opioid use after surgery
This trial looks at whether people’s anxiety before ear, nose, and throat (ENT) surgery affects how much pain medicine (opioids) they need after surgery. It may help doctors better plan pain control based on anxiety level and possibly gender-related patterns.
Vienna, State of ViennaAges 18 years+ - NCT07288047Recruiting
Virtual reality for pain during early abortion
This study tests if using a virtual reality headset during a first trimester procedural abortion can help reduce pain and anxiety. You may be eligible if you are planning to have an abortion at Planned Parenthood of Western Pennsylvania and meet the criteria below.
Pittsburgh, PennsylvaniaAges 18 years+ - NCT05197972Recruiting
Hypnosis and heart-breathing training to reduce cancer surgery anxiety
This study tests whether guided “heart-breathing” and hypnosis (through an app) can lower anxiety before cancer surgery. It may help you feel calmer in the days leading up to the operation.
Montpellier, HéraultAges 18 years+ - NCT07379450Recruiting
Virtual reality to ease anxiety before surgery
This study tests whether using virtual reality before surgery can help lower anxiety in adults. If you are having elective surgery and can understand Chinese, this approach might help you feel calmer before your procedure.
KowloonAges 18 years+ - NCT06917300Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce pain and anxiety before spine surgery
This trial tests if using virtual reality before surgery can help reduce pain and anxiety in people having elective spine surgery. If you're scheduled for spine surgery and speak Polish, you may be able to participate.
Lodz, Łódź VoivodeshipAges 25–70 - NCT07070986Recruiting
Skin stimulation for anxiety before heart surgery
This trial tests whether a gentle skin stimulation device can lower anxiety and improve heart rate balance in people waiting for heart surgery.
BronAges 18 years+ - NCT07671430Recruiting
Psychological care before ACL surgery
This trial tests if extra psychological support before anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) surgery helps people who are very afraid of the operation. You would attend remote counseling sessions to see if they improve your recovery.
ParisAges 18 years+ - NCT07016880Recruiting
VR for anxiety during gynecological cancer surgery
This trial tests whether using virtual reality (VR) during surgery can help reduce anxiety and improve satisfaction for people having their first open surgery for gynecological cancer. You will wear VR goggles during the operation to see if it makes you feel calmer and more comfortable.
AnkaraAges 18 years+ - NCT04912531Recruiting
Virtual reality and smell tools to ease surgery pain
This trial tests whether a combination of virtual reality and guided smells can reduce pain and anxiety around major heart and chest surgeries. If you’re scheduled for one of the listed operations, the study may help make recovery feel more comfortable by using sensory-based distraction.
Boston, MassachusettsAges 18 years+ - NCT06600919Recruiting
Music therapy app for anxiety before ENT surgery
This study tests whether listening to calming music through a phone app before ENT surgery can help prevent anxiety. It is for adults who are scheduled for ear, nose, or throat surgery.
Saint-DenisAges 18 years+ - NCT07366515Recruiting
Virtual reality to reduce anxiety before cancer surgery
This study tests if using virtual reality before surgery can help lower anxiety in cancer patients. You would participate while waiting for your operation at the hospital.
Winnipeg, ManitobaAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for anxiety after surgery?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 75 recruiting anxiety after surgery studies from the U.S. registry, each rewritten for real people, not researchers, so you can see what it’s testing and who it’s for.
- How do I know if I qualify for a anxiety after surgery trial?
- Each study lists its eligibility criteria — rules about age, diagnosis, and prior treatments. On every Clin2 trial page we explain these in words written for real people and offer a short, optional pre-screen for a fit read. The study team makes the final decision.
- Does it cost anything to join a anxiety after surgery trial?
- Using Clin2 is always free. Many trials cover the cost of the study treatment and related visits; some reimburse travel. The study team explains exactly what’s covered before you decide.
Related conditions
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery
- Pain After Surgery
- Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) Protocol
- Myocardial Injury After Noncardiac Surgery (MINS)
- ANXIETY DISORDERS (or Anxiety and Phobic Neuroses)
- Myocardial Injury After Non-cardiac Surgery
- Surgical Site Infection After Major Surgery
- Anxiety Disorder/Anxiety State
Clin2 helps you find and understand clinical trials and does not provide medical advice. Study data comes from ClinicalTrials.gov. Talk with your doctor about whether a specific trial is right for you.