NCT07291466

Brief Summary

The aim of this study is to better understand the anxiety of patients before elective surgeries and to investigate which measures for calming are perceived as helpful or pleasant. Adult, German-speaking patients (≥18 years) in the elective surgical setting at UKB are invited to participate. It is planned that at least 400 patients will take part in the survey. The survey is conducted anonymously, voluntarily, and without the collection of personal data. This is a purely observational study without any intervention.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

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Enrollment
750

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for all trials

Timeline
Completed

Started Sep 2025

Shorter than P25 for all trials

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Start

First participant enrolled

September 30, 2025

Completed
2 months until next milestone

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

November 20, 2025

Completed
28 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

December 18, 2025

Completed
28 days until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

January 15, 2026

Completed
15 days until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

January 30, 2026

Completed
Last Updated

April 27, 2026

Status Verified

December 1, 2025

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

November 20, 2025

Last Update Submit

April 24, 2026

Conditions

Anxiety

Keywords

Operationanxietypain

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Record patients' stated preferences related to anxiety management.

    using multiple-choice and open-ended responses

    baseline

Secondary Outcomes (2)

  • Assess patients' preoperative anxiety

    baseline

  • Assess patients' preoperative anxiety

    baseline

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersYes
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)
Sampling MethodProbability Sample
Study Population

Adult, German-speaking patients (≥18 years) in the elective surgical setting at UKB are invited to participate.

You may qualify if:

  • Adults (≥18 years),
  • German-speaking patients
  • elective surgical setting

You may not qualify if:

  • emergency surgery
  • Patients with documented psychiatric disorders or confusion
  • Individuals admitted under a court or official mandate

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

University of Bonn

Bonn, 53127, Germany

Location

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anxiety DisordersPain

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental DisordersNeurologic ManifestationsSigns and SymptomsPathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms

Study Design

Study Type
observational
Observational Model
OTHER
Time Perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Target Duration
1 Day
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
study coordinator

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

November 20, 2025

First Posted

December 18, 2025

Study Start

September 30, 2025

Primary Completion

January 15, 2026

Study Completion

January 30, 2026

Last Updated

April 27, 2026

Record last verified: 2025-12

Locations

DE(1)