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Effect of Video-Based Versus Verbal Preoperative Information on Anxiety and Cortisol Levels in Elective Cesarean Section

NCT07521592 · Status: NOT_YET_RECRUITING · Phase: NA · Type: INTERVENTIONAL · Enrollment: 140

Last updated 2026-04-13

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Summary

Preoperative anxiety is a common problem in patients undergoing elective cesarean section and may negatively affect perioperative outcomes through activation of the stress response, including increased cortisol levels. Effective preoperative information is considered a key non-pharmacological strategy to reduce anxiety; however, the optimal method of information delivery remains unclear. This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of video-based versus verbal preoperative information on anxiety levels and serum cortisol response in patients scheduled for elective cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia. Anxiety will be assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and serum cortisol levels will be measured before and after the intervention. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence for improving patient-centered preoperative education strategies in obstetric anesthesia."

Conditions

  • Preoperative Anxiety
  • Cesarean Section
  • Surgical Stress Response
  • Cortisol

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

Verbal Preoperative Information

Participants will receive standard preoperative information about anesthesia and the surgical procedure through face-to-face verbal communication delivered by an anesthesiologist according to routine clinical practice at least one hour before surgery.

BEHAVIORAL

Video-Based Preoperative Information

Participants will receive standardized video-based preoperative information covering anesthesia and the surgical procedure at least one hour before surgery. The content of the video will be equivalent to the verbal information provided in routine clinical practice.

Sponsors & Collaborators

  • Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi

    lead OTHER

Study Design

Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
HEALTH_SERVICES_RESEARCH
Masking
NONE
Model
PARALLEL

Eligibility

Min Age
18 Years
Sex
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
No

Timeline & Regulatory

Start
2026-04-02
Primary Completion
2026-07-31
Completion
2026-07-31

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