Clinical trial Recruiting at 1 site Interventional Ages 18 and up

Comparing video and in-person preoperative anaesthetic assessments

Official title: Video Versus Face-to-face Preoperative Anaesthetic Assessment: a Randomized Clinical Trial on Safety and User Satisfaction

Run by Copenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet · NCT06765538 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is testing whether video-based preoperative anaesthetic assessments are as safe and effective as in-person consultations for patients having ear, nose, throat, or dental surgeries.

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Quick facts

Study typeInterventional
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
Enrollment2260 (estimated)
SponsorCopenhagen University Hospital, Rigshospitalet
Academic / other
Locations1 site (Copenhagen, Region Sjælland)
StatusRecruiting
StartedNovember 4, 2024
Main results expectedApril 30, 2026
Study endsNovember 30, 2026
Registry record updatedFebruary 3, 2025
Trial IDNCT06765538 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates are adults over 18 years undergoing elective ENT or TMJ surgery who can utilize video technology.

Probably not a fit

Patients with severe mental challenges or those deemed unsuitable for video technology will 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 clinical trial compares the effectiveness of video-based preoperative anaesthetic assessments to traditional face-to-face consultations for patients undergoing elective Ear-Nose-Throat or Tooth-Mouth-Jaw surgery. The study will enroll 2260 participants and will randomize them into two groups to evaluate patient safety, satisfaction, and potential economic benefits. The primary outcome will focus on the incidence of serious adverse events, while secondary outcomes will assess changes in anaesthesia plans and delays or cancellations on the day of surgery. Data will be analyzed by blinded statisticians to ensure objectivity in the results.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could enhance patient access to preoperative assessments while maintaining safety and satisfaction.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have shown promising results with telemedicine approaches in preoperative assessments, indicating potential for success in this trial.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria:

* ENT and TMJ patients
* Adults \> 18 years
* Informed consent obtained after a consideration period of minimum 24 hours

Exclusion Criteria:

* If a patient is assessed unsuitable for the video technology in example, patients with severe mental challenges (dementia, retardation, etc.), they will not be included in the trial. If excluded, the patient receives standard care, face-to-face preoperative anaesthetic assessment.
* Local protocol screen patients

Where it's running

  • Rigshospitalet
    Copenhagen, Region Sjælland, Denmark
    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.