Scripted chat before surgery boosts anesthesia awareness, study hopes

NCT ID NCT06010836

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

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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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

Communication communication disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

COMMUNICATION ETHICS PREOPERATIVE

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Locations

Johns Hopkins Hospital

Baltimore, Maryland, 21287, United States

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