Anxiety and Physiological Responses in Ambulatory Surgery (NCT07476820) | Clinical Trial Compass
Not Yet RecruitingNot Applicable
Anxiety and Physiological Responses in Ambulatory Surgery
90 participantsStarted 2026-02-23
Plain-language summary
This study aims to investigate the effects of music intervention on subjective anxiety and physiological indicators, including heart rate, blood pressure, and heart rate variability, in first-time ambulatory surgery patients, and to compare the differential effects between self-selected and standardized music interventions.
Who can participate
Age range
18 Years
Sex
ALL
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AI-rewrites the medical criteria so a patient or caregiver can understand them. Always confirm with the trial site.
Inclusion criteria
. Be at least 18 years old.
. Undergo outpatient surgery for the first time.
. Be mentally clear and able to communicate in Chinese and complete the questionnaire.
. Agree to wear physiological monitoring devices and sign the consent form.
Exclusion criteria
. Hearing impairment or the need to use a hearing aid.
. Currently using sleeping pills/sedatives or having a mental illness.
. Severe cardiovascular disease or having an implanted pacemaker.
. Diseases that affect autonomic nervous system function.
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.
1This study is measuring anxiety before ambulatory surgery using questionnaires and things like heart rate and blood pressure — does my situation match the kind of patients they're looking to include, and is this something worth discussing with you before my procedure?
2Since this trial is not yet recruiting, what is the realistic timeline for it to open, and would waiting for it affect my surgical schedule or overall care plan in any way?
3The study is tracking heart rate variability and blood pressure alongside anxiety scores — are there any conditions I have that might make those measurements less safe or less meaningful for me to participate in?
4This trial appears to be observational rather than testing a treatment — does that mean participating wouldn't change what happens during my surgery, and are there any ways it could add stress or burden to an already anxious time?
5Given that this study is focused on measuring anxiety rather than treating it, would you recommend I also explore actual anxiety-management interventions before surgery, and are there standard options I should consider regardless of whether I join this trial?
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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.
What they're measuring
1
Subjective Anxiety: Visual Analog Scale for Anxiety (VAS-A)
Timeframe: Baseline (T0, pre-intervention); during the 10-minute intervention (T1); immediately after surgery in the postoperative recovery period (T2)]
2
Subjective Anxiety: State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S)
Timeframe: Baseline (T0, pre-intervention); immediately after surgery in the postoperative recovery period (T2)]
3
Subjective Anxiety: Amsterdam Preoperative Anxiety and Information Scale (APAIS)