Understanding Anxiety in Living Liver Donors
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at anxiety levels in people who donate part of their liver to help someone else. Researchers want to understand how donors feel before and after surgery, which may help support donors better in the future.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are between 18 and 65 years old
- You are healthy enough for surgery (classified as ASA 1 or 2, meaning no serious medical conditions)
- You are able to read, write, and communicate clearly in your language
- You have time to complete two anxiety assessments (before and after donation)
- You are not currently taking sedatives, antidepressants, or antiepileptic (seizure) medications
- You do not have a history of stroke, brain disease, psychiatric illness, or substance/alcohol addiction
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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