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NCT07559461 Fear and Anxiety in Anesthesia-Naïve Patients Pre-operatively vs Post-operatively

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NCT ID NCT07559461
Status Recruiting
Phase
Sponsor Stony Brook University
Condition Anxiety
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment 40 participants
Start Date 2026-02-12
Primary Completion 2027-02

Eligibility & Interventions

Sex All sexes
Min Age 18 Years
Max Age N/A
Study Type OBSERVATIONAL
Interventions
Survey using a questionnaire.

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What to Expect as a Participant

This is an observational study. You will not receive an experimental treatment; researchers will collect data based on your existing condition or standard treatment.

This trial targets 40 participants in total. It began in 2026-02-12 with a primary completion date of 2027-02.

⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.

Brief Summary

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 phone a few days after their surgery.

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, kidney stone surgeries, cystoscopies, bladder tumors, ovarian cystectomies, hysterectomies, tubal ligation, hysteroscopy, Intrauterine Device (IUD) insertion, knee replacement, hip replacement, fracture pinning, sports injury surgery such as knee and shoulder scopes. OR patients undergoing procedures such as but not limited to: colonoscopies and endoscopies * Patient undergoing anesthesia for the first time * Patients who are not pregnant by self report Exclusion Criteria: * Patients under 18 * Patients who are pregnant * Patients undergoing high-risk surgeries * Patients undergoing cancer-related procedures * Non-English speaking patients * Patients that experience mental status change postoperatively as determined by the medical teams caring for the patient * Patients with an existing anxiety disorder, or psychiatric diagnoses * Patients on benzodiazepines, antidepressants, chronic opioids

Contact & Investigator

Central Contact

Anna Suske

✉ anna.suske@stonybrookmedicine.edu

📞 631-638-1214

Principal Investigator

Ana Costa, MD

PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Stony Brook University

Frequently Asked Questions

Who can join the NCT07559461 clinical trial?

This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 18 Years or older, studying Anxiety. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.

Is NCT07559461 currently recruiting?

Yes, NCT07559461 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at anna.suske@stonybrookmedicine.edu for enrollment information.

Where is the NCT07559461 trial being conducted?

This trial is being conducted at Stony Brook, United States.

Who is sponsoring the NCT07559461 clinical trial?

NCT07559461 is sponsored by Stony Brook University. The principal investigator is Ana Costa, MD at Stony Brook University. The trial plans to enroll 40 participants.

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