Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Observational Ages 18 to 80

Assessing Patient Understanding of Pre-Anesthesia Visits

Official title: Pre-Anesthesia Visit: Analysis of Coverage Rate of Pre-Anesthesia Visit Content by Anesthesiology Residents, and Surgical Patients' Understanding of Pre-Anesthesia Visit Information

Run by Beijing Chao Yang Hospital · NCT06735183 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to see how well anesthesia residents explain important information during pre-surgery visits and how much patients understand it.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages18 Years to 80 Years
SexAll
Enrollment110 (estimated)
SponsorBeijing Chao Yang Hospital
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Beijing, Beijing Municipality)
StatusRecruiting
StartedDecember 1, 2024
Main results expectedDecember 30, 2025
Study endsDecember 30, 2025
Registry record updatedDecember 16, 2024
Trial IDNCT06735183 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are ASA I-II patients who have not previously undergone surgery under general anesthesia and are scheduled for laparoscopic cholecystectomy or laparoscopic appendectomy.

Probably not a fit

Patients with visual or auditory impairments or those unable to understand the communication may not benefit from this study.

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This observational study aims to evaluate how well anesthesiology residents explain the content of preoperative anesthesia visits and how well patients understand this information. Data will be collected through questionnaires administered to both residents and patients, focusing on the main topics covered during the visit, the duration of the visit, and the patients' comprehension of the anesthesia informed consent. The study seeks to identify areas for improvement in communication to enhance patient understanding and satisfaction.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could improve the quality of preoperative communication, leading to better patient understanding and satisfaction regarding anesthesia procedures.

How similar studies have gone: While similar studies have explored patient understanding in medical settings, this specific approach focusing on pre-anesthesia visits is relatively novel.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* ASA I-II
* Patients who have not previously undergone surgery under general anesthesia
* Patients undergoing laparoscopic cholecystectomy or laparoscopic appendectomy

Exclusion Criteria:

* Subjects who do not wish to participate in this study
* Patients with visual or auditory impairment
* Patients who are completely unable to understand the content of the communication or have communication difficulties

Where it's running

  • Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital
    Beijing, Beijing Municipality, China
    Recruiting

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How to take part

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.