Could watching your surgery beforehand calm your nerves?

NCT ID NCT07741019

First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study asks whether watching a video of a hysterectomy procedure before surgery can reduce anxiety in women scheduled for the operation. Half of the participants will watch the video in addition to standard pre-operative counseling, while the other half will receive only the standard counseling. The researchers will measure anxiety levels before surgery and also check quality of life one month later. The goal is to see if a simple, low-cost video could improve the surgical experience.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance
Viewing a standardized surgical procedure video
What this could lead to
If watching a surgery video reduces pre-operative anxiety, it could offer a simple, low-cost way to improve the surgical experience for many women.
What could go wrong
The video might increase anxiety for some women, and the benefit may be small or not apply to everyone. This is a single trial, and results are not yet known.

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Locations

  • University

    Ankara, 06230, Turkey (Türkiye)