NCT07679659

Brief Summary

Preoperative anxiety is common among patients undergoing elective surgery and may negatively affect perioperative outcomes. This randomized controlled trial aims to evaluate the effectiveness of a short educational video in reducing preoperative anxiety. Participants will be assigned to one of three groups: a QR code-based video group, a tablet-based video group, or a control group receiving standard preoperative information. Anxiety levels will be assessed using the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS). The secondary objective is to evaluate the utilization of QR code-based video education.

Trial Health

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Enrollment
360

participants targeted

Target at P75+ for not_applicable

Timeline
4mo left

Started Jul 2026

Shorter than P25 for not_applicable

Status
not yet recruiting

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

Study Progress20%
Jul 2026Dec 2026

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

June 4, 2026

Completed
27 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

July 1, 2026

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

July 1, 2026

Completed
4 months until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 1, 2026

Expected
1 month until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

December 1, 2026

Last Updated

July 1, 2026

Status Verified

June 1, 2026

Enrollment Period

4 months

First QC Date

June 4, 2026

Last Update Submit

June 29, 2026

Conditions

Perioperative AnestheticAnxiety

Keywords

Educational VideoPreoperative AnxietyPatient EducationQR Code

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (1)

  • Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale ( APAIS)

    The Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS) will be used to assess preoperative anxiety and information requirement. Scores range from 6 to 26, with higher scores indicating greater preoperative anxiety and information requirement (worse outcome).

    On the day of surgery, immediately before induction of anesthesia

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • QR Code Utilization Rate

    From enrollment until immediately before anesthesia induction on the day of surgery, assessed up to 1 month

Study Arms (3)

QR Code Video Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will receive a QR code during the preoperative anesthesia clinic visit, allowing access to a brief educational video about anesthesia and surgery. Participants may view the video on their own devices before the day of surgery.

Behavioral: QR Code Video

Tablet Video Group

EXPERIMENTAL

Participants will watch the same educational video on a tablet device in the preoperative waiting area immediately before surgery.

Behavioral: Tablet Video

Control Group

NO INTERVENTION

Participants will receive standard preoperative information and routine care without exposure to the educational video.

Interventions

QR Code VideoBEHAVIORAL

Participants received a QR code providing access to the standardized preoperative educational video. They were instructed to watch the video before surgery using their own smartphone or another internet-enabled device.

QR Code Video Group
Tablet VideoBEHAVIORAL

Participants viewed the standardized preoperative educational video on a tablet device provided by the study staff in the preoperative waiting area before surgery.

Tablet Video Group

Eligibility Criteria

Age18 Years+
Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsAdult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Age 18 years or older.
  • Scheduled for elective surgery under anesthesia.
  • Able to understand Turkish.
  • Able to provide written informed consent.

You may not qualify if:

  • Emergency surgery.
  • Visual or hearing impairment preventing video viewing.
  • Cognitive impairment.
  • Neurological or psychiatric disorders that may interfere with communication or completion of study questionnaires.

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Related Publications (2)

  • Cetinkaya F, Kavuran E, Unal Aslan KS. Validity and reliability of the Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale in the Turkish population. Turk J Med Sci. 2019 Feb 11;49(1):178-183. doi: 10.3906/sag-1806-84.

    PMID: 30764595BACKGROUND

  • Moerman N, van Dam FS, Muller MJ, Oosting H. The Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS). Anesth Analg. 1996 Mar;82(3):445-51. doi: 10.1097/00000539-199603000-00002.

    PMID: 8623940BACKGROUND

MeSH Terms

Conditions

Anxiety Disorders

Condition Hierarchy (Ancestors)

Mental Disorders

Study Officials

  • Gülencan Yumuşak Ergin, MD

    Aksaray University Training and Research Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Central Study Contacts

Gülencan Yumuşak Ergin, MD

CONTACT

+905373587055gulencanyumusak@gmail.com

Tuğba Açıkgöz

CONTACT

+905334318062gulencanyumusak@gmail.com

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
SUPPORTIVE CARE
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Model Details: Participants will be randomized into one of three parallel groups: a QR code-based educational video group, a tablet-based educational video group, or a control group receiving standard preoperative information. Anxiety levels will be compared between groups using APAIS scores.
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
MD

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

June 4, 2026

First Posted

July 1, 2026

Study Start

July 1, 2026

Primary Completion (Estimated)

November 1, 2026

Study Completion (Estimated)

December 1, 2026

Last Updated

July 1, 2026

Record last verified: 2026-06

Data Sharing

IPD Sharing
Will not share