Clinical trials
Preoperative Anxiety clinical trials
Below are recruiting preoperative anxiety clinical trials, each written for real people, not researchers. We’re tracking 52 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 - NCT06849583Enrolling by invitation
Testing how pre-surgery checkups affect anxiety and satisfaction
This study looks at how talking to an anesthesiologist before surgery affects your worry and how happy you are with your care. It compares different ways of checking anxiety to find which one works best.
IstanbulAges 16–85 - NCT06837415Enrolling by invitation
Does Pre-Surgery Anxiety Relate to Blood Eosinophil Levels?
This study looks at whether how anxious people feel before surgery is linked to a type of white blood cell called an eosinophil. If you have a planned surgery, they will check your anxiety level and take a blood sample to see if there's a connection.
IstanbulAges 16–85 - 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+ - NCT06250816Recruiting
Cartoon gowns to reduce anxiety in children before surgery
This study tests if letting children wear an operation gown with cartoon characters instead of a plain gown helps them feel less anxious before surgery. If your child needs orthopedic surgery, this might make the experience more comfortable.
BursaAges 4–12 - NCT06853431RecruitingPhase 4
Pre-surgery calming medicine for children ages 1 to 6
This study tests a combination of two medicines (dexmedetomidine and esketamine) given as a nasal spray to help children relax before surgery. The goal is to find the best dose that works well with the least side effects.
Wenzhou, ZhejiangAges 1–6 - NCT07861438Enrolling by invitation
Funny video before surgery to ease anxiety
This study tests whether watching a funny video before gallbladder removal surgery can help reduce anxiety and improve recovery. It may help you feel more relaxed and recover better after your operation.
Istanbul, BaşakşehirAges 18 years+ - NCT07425405Recruiting
Screen time and surgery anxiety in young children
This study looks at how daily screen time affects anxiety in children aged 2 to 5 years before a planned surgery. It aims to find if more screen time is linked to more anxiety, which could help prepare children better for surgery.
Istanbul, küçükçekmeceAges 2–5 - NCT07863661Recruiting
Virtual reality storytelling vs. storybook reading for dental anxiety in children
This study compares using virtual reality (VR) storytelling with traditional storybook reading to help reduce anxiety in children during dental visits. If your child is anxious about the dentist, this may help them feel more relaxed.
Jeddah, Mecca RegionAges 6–10 - NCT07771205Recruiting
Aromatherapy for surgical anxiety and pain
This study tests whether breathing in relaxing scents before surgery can reduce anxiety and pain. If effective, it could offer a simple, drug-free way to help you feel calmer during your procedure.
Stockton, CaliforniaAges 18 years+ - NCT07557550Recruiting
Relaxation methods before orthopedic surgery: glasses vs. virtual reality
This study tests whether watching relaxing videos through special glasses or a virtual reality headset helps reduce anxiety before orthopedic surgery (like hip or knee replacement). Researchers want to see if these tools work better than no relaxation aid at all.
Amiens, PicardieAges 18 years+ - NCT07640230Recruiting
Cartoons and games to ease surgery anxiety in children
This study tests whether watching cartoons or playing mobile games can help reduce anxiety and fear in children ages 7–12 who need surgery for appendicitis (an inflamed appendix). The goal is to find simple, non-medication ways to calm children before their operation.
AnkaraAges 7–12 - NCT06670846Recruiting
Can a lollipop reduce anxiety before kids' surgery?
This study tests whether giving a lollipop before surgery helps reduce anxiety in children. It's a simple, friendly way to see if a sweet treat can make the experience less scary.
Tunis, Tunis GovernorateAges 4–10 - NCT07408037Recruiting
Child breathing game before surgery for anxiety and delirium
This trial tests if a fun breathing exercise before surgery can help reduce anxiety and confusion in young children. Your child may be eligible if they are 3-7 years old and having planned surgery.
Bursa, BursaAges 3–7 - 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 - NCT07270445Recruiting
VR for anxiety before surgery
This study tests whether using virtual reality (VR) before surgery can help lower anxiety. If you are an adult having planned surgery and are comfortable using a VR headset, you may be able to join.
BonnAges 18 years+ - NCT07322523Recruiting
Smartwatch study before disc surgery
This study tests if a smartwatch can accurately measure your heart rate and anxiety levels the night before disc surgery. You'll wear the watch for 8 hours to see if it's a good alternative to hospital monitors.
KayseriAges 22 years+ - NCT07650695Recruiting
Virtual Reality to Help Children Feel Calm Before Surgery
This study tests whether using virtual reality on a smartphone can help children ages 3–12 feel less anxious before planned surgery. The goal is to see if this relaxing tool can reduce worry and make the hospital experience easier for kids and families.
Madrid, MujerAges 3–12 - NCT06745765Recruiting
Virtual reality for anxiety during CT-guided biopsy
This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset during a CT-guided biopsy can help lower anxiety. If you are having this procedure while awake, you may be able to use VR to feel more comfortable.
Bologna, BolognaAges 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 - NCT06972420Recruiting
Reducing anxiety for children before surgery
This study tests a way to help children aged 5-12 feel less anxious before surgery. If successful, it could make the start of anesthesia calmer and more comfortable for your child.
MarseilleAges 5–12 - NCT06407518Recruiting
Preoperative medicine for pain relief in colorectal cancer patients with sleep or anxiety issues
This trial tests whether taking a medicine called midazolam before surgery can help with pain after surgery in people with colorectal cancer who have trouble sleeping or feel anxious. You would receive the medicine as a drink before your operation.
Guangzhou, GuangdongAges 18–60 - NCT07694934Recruiting
Operation Calm virtual reality study for children and teens
This study tests a virtual reality (VR) tool called Operation Calm to help children and teens feel calmer during medical, dental, or other procedures. Parents and healthcare workers also try it and share their thoughts.
MontrealAges 6 years+ - NCT07517458Recruiting
Understanding anxiety before cancer surgery in hospitalized patients
This study looks at how anxious cancer patients feel before surgery and tests a new way to measure that anxiety. It's observational—meaning researchers watch and listen rather than give treatments—to help doctors better support patients emotionally before procedures.
Aviano, PordenoneAges 18 years+
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Common questions
- Are there clinical trials for preoperative anxiety?
- Yes. Clin2 currently lists 52 recruiting preoperative anxiety 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 preoperative anxiety 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 preoperative anxiety 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.
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