Informing family members during surgery to reduce anxiety

Is this trial a fit for you?

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

What this trial studies

This study evaluates the impact of periodically informing family members of patients undergoing abdominal cancer surgery via phone during the surgical process. It aims to address the anxiety experienced by family members due to a lack of information while their loved ones are in surgery. By providing updates, the study seeks to reduce anxiety levels and improve satisfaction among family members. The research will assess both the psychological effects on family members and the potential benefits for patient recovery and family dynamics.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* Being a first-degree relative who has given consent,
* Being able to understand and speak Turkish,
* Being literate,
* Willing to participate in the study,
* Using a phone,
* Being present in the hospital before, during, and after the surgery.

Exclusion Criteria:

* Having a hearing or speech impairment,
* Having a psychiatric disorder or using psychiatric medication.

Endpoint Criteria:

* Inability to reach the participant when called during the surgery,
* The patient's death during the surgery.

Where it's running

• Karadeniz Technical University
  Trabzon, Milli Egemenlik, Turkey (Türkiye) Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: Bahar Candas Altinbas — Karadeniz Technical University
• Study coordinator: Bahar Candas Altinbas, PhD
• Email: baharcandas@ktu.edu.tr
• Phone: +90 545 912 5343

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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.