Informing family members during surgery to reduce anxiety
Effect of Informing Family Members of Patients by Phone Call on Their Anxiety Level During Undergoing Abdominal Cancer Surgery: A Randomized Controlled Trial
This study tests if giving family members regular updates during their loved ones' abdominal cancer surgery can help reduce their anxiety and improve their overall satisfaction.
Quick facts
| Phase | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Study type | Interventional |
| Enrollment | 104 (estimated) |
| Ages | 18 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | Karadeniz Technical University Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Trabzon, Milli Egemenlik) |
| Trial ID | NCT06723600 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
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.
Who should consider this trial
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this study are first-degree relatives of patients undergoing abdominal cancer surgery who can communicate in Turkish and are willing to participate.
Not a fit: Patients who have hearing or speech impairments, psychiatric disorders, or those who cannot be reached during surgery may not benefit from this study.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce anxiety levels in family members, leading to better emotional support for patients during their recovery.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have indicated that informing family members during surgery can help reduce anxiety, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Eligibility criteria
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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 this trial is running
Trabzon, Milli Egemenlik
- 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
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.