Fear and Anxiety in First-Time Surgery Patients
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at how fear and anxiety change in patients having surgery for the first time. Researchers will measure your feelings before and after anesthesia to better understand and help patients manage surgical anxiety.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older
- You have never had anesthesia before (this is your first surgery or procedure)
- You are having a common surgery or procedure (such as gallbladder removal, hernia repair, joint replacement, or colonoscopy)
- You are not pregnant
- You speak English
- You do not have an anxiety disorder or other psychiatric condition
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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