The major purpose of this study is to determine whether psychotherapeutic contacts for surgical patients with psychological distress are an effective treatment during the postoperative period to improve the rate of treatment participation in subsequent psychosocial treatment programs.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion and exclusion criteria for participating at the preoperative computer-assisted self assessment were defined as follows:
Inclusion criteria:
* Written informed consent to participate in the first part of study after having been properly instructed
* patient of the preoperative anesthesiological assessment clinic
* age ≥18 years.
Exclusion criteria:
* Surgery with an emergency or urgent indication
* inability to attend the preoperative assessment clinic (bedside visit)
* insufficient knowledge of German language
* members of the hospital staff
* admitted in police custody
* accommodation in an institution by official or court order
* being under guardianship
* psychiatric, neurological or other condition associated with limited legal capability or limited capability of being properly instructed or giving informed consent.
Additional inclusion and exclusion criteria of the RCT (Enrollment: 220 patients) were defined as follows:
Inclusion criteria:
* Written informed consent to participate in the RCT after having been properly instructed
* acute significant psychiatric distress (scoring above of at least one of the cut-off values of WHO-5, PHQ-2, GAD-2, HADS-D, HADS-A, AUDIT) and/or being tobacco smoker, and/or having consumed illicit drugs during the last 12 months.
Exclusion criteria:
* Acute severe psychiatric condition (acute episode of psychotic disorder, severe substance use disorder including serious withdrawal symptoms)
* severe acute suicidality
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Questions worth asking your doctor
Bring these to your next appointment. They're a starting point for a shared conversation — not a sign you qualify or a recommendation to enrol.
1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
Generated to help you prepare — always confirm anything about your own eligibility and care with the study team and your doctor.
Questions for the trial coordinator
The trial coordinator is the person who runs the study day to day. These cover the practical side — logistics, costs, and what taking part would actually mean for your life. The study team confirms whether you meet the criteria; these are questions to ask, not a sign you qualify.
1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.