Impact of Information on Anxiety and Cooperation in Heart Surgery Patients

The Effects of Preparatory Information Using Digital Media on Anxiety and Treatment Adherence Behavior in Patients Undergoing Cardiac Surgery

Not applicable Interventional Khon Kaen University · NCT06201117

This study is testing if a short video with helpful information can lower anxiety and improve cooperation in patients having their first heart surgery.

Quick facts

PhaseNot applicable
Study typeInterventional
Enrollment48 (estimated)
Ages18 Years and up
SexAll
SponsorKhon Kaen University Academic / other
Locations1 site (Khon Kaen)
Trial IDNCT06201117 on ClinicalTrials.gov

What this trial studies

This clinical trial investigates how providing a 12-minute video with preparatory information affects anxiety levels and cooperative behaviors in patients undergoing heart surgery. Participants will be divided into two groups: one receiving the video along with usual pre-operative information and the other receiving only the usual information. The study aims to measure differences in anxiety before and after the intervention and assess cooperative behaviors during recovery in the ICU. The research will involve patients scheduled for their first heart surgery and will be conducted at Srinagarind Hospital.

Who should consider this trial

Good fit: Ideal candidates are patients scheduled for their first heart surgery who can understand communication in Thai.

Not a fit: Patients with impaired cognitive ability or those requiring emergency surgery may not benefit from this study.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this study could help reduce anxiety and improve treatment adherence in heart surgery patients.

How similar studies have performed: Other studies have shown that providing preparatory information can positively impact patient anxiety and cooperation, suggesting this approach may be effective.

Eligibility criteria

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Inclusion Criteria:

1. Attending heart surgery as scheduled for the first time
2. Never been admitted to the intensive care unit.
3. Stable condition before surgery
4. Ability to understand communication in Thai
5. Willingness to participate in the study.

Exclusion Criteria:

1. Impaired cognitive ability: assessed by the Abbreviated Mental Test (AMT) when the score is less than 8 out of 10.
2. Admitted to the hospital in an emergency and need urgent surgery.

Where this trial is running

Khon Kaen

Study contacts

How to participate

  1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
  2. Visit the official trial page on ClinicalTrials.gov for the most current contact information and recruitment status.
  3. Contact the listed study coordinator or principal investigator to request pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.
Conditions Heart SurgeryHeart Surgery, Digital Media, Preparatory Information
Last reviewed 2026-06-13 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.