Identifying anxiety risk factors in parents of children having thoracic surgery
Evaluation of Perioperative Anxiety Risk Factors in Parents of Children Undergoing Thoracic Surgery
This study looks at how anxious parents feel before and after their children have thoracic surgery to see what factors contribute to their anxiety and how it affects their satisfaction with pain management.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Enrollment | 123 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | National Institute for Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Poland Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Warsaw, Mazowieckie) |
| Trial ID | NCT05752708 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to assess the levels of anxiety experienced by parents before and after their children undergo thoracic surgery. It will identify risk factors associated with perioperative anxiety, focusing on modifiable elements that can be addressed through tailored psychological interventions. The study will also explore the relationship between parental anxiety and satisfaction with postoperative pain management. By understanding these dynamics, the goal is to enhance coping mechanisms for parents, ultimately benefiting the recovery process of their children.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are parents of children under 18 years who are scheduled for thoracic surgery and will receive intravenous or epidural postoperative analgesia.
Not a fit: Parents who are not Polish nationals, have communication difficulties, or whose children are undergoing oncological treatment may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved psychological support for parents, enhancing their coping strategies and potentially benefiting their children's recovery.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing literature on parental anxiety during pediatric surgeries, this specific focus on thoracic surgery and its associated risk factors is relatively novel.
Eligibility criteria
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Inclusion Criteria: * parent of child \<18 years * parent of child undergoing thoracic surgery * parent of child with intravenous or epidural postoperative analgesia * parent of child with 1-3 score according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists Exclusion Criteria: * a parent of a nationality other than Polish * difficult communication with parent * parent of a child undergoing oncological treatment * parent of a child without chest drainage * lack of parental consent.
Where this trial is running
Warsaw, Mazowieckie
- National Institute for Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases — Warsaw, Mazowieckie, Poland (Recruiting)
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Lucyna Tomaszek, PhD — National Institute for Tuberculosis and Lung Diseases, Poland
- Study coordinator: Lucyna Tomaszek, dr hab n. med.
- Email: ltomaszek@igrabka.edu.pl
- Phone: +480182676060
How to participate
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
- Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.