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Scripted chat before surgery boosts anesthesia awareness, study hopes

NCT ID NCT06010836

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Johns Hopkins University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 08, 2026 · Last updated Jul 09, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a script-guided conversation before surgery helps patients and their families better understand general anesthesia, the anesthesiologist's role, and the risks they are consenting to. Adults having elective surgery under general anesthesia will receive the structured discussion, then answer questionnaires afterward to measure recall, understanding, and satisfaction. The goal is to improve the consent process, not to test a drug or device.

What this could mean

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What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could improve how anesthesia consent is obtained, making it more informative and patient-centered.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-site study measuring recall and satisfaction, not clinical outcomes. Results may not apply to all hospitals or patient groups.

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Study facts

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Phase

Not a phased trial

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Participants

257 people

The number who actually took part.

Started

Nov 2021

Finished

Aug 2023

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

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Ages

18 years and older

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 and up * Elective Procedures * English-speaking * Consenting for general anesthesia Exclusion Criteria: * Obstetric patients * Prisoners * Emergency cases * Patients under age 18 * Patients don't speak English * Not consented for general anesthesia

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Conditions

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Communication communication disorder

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Communication ETHICS Preoperative

Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Johns Hopkins Hospital

    Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

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