Can watching videos before surgery calm nerves?
NCT ID NCT07740759
First seen Aug 03, 2026 · Last updated Aug 04, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial is testing whether watching educational videos before minimally invasive gynecologic surgery can lower patient anxiety. Participants are randomly assigned to either watch the videos or receive standard counseling alone. The study measures anxiety and preparedness through surveys to see if the videos make a difference.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- educational videos
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these videos could become a simple, low-cost way to help patients feel calmer and more prepared before gynecologic surgery.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, early-stage trial, so results may not apply to all patients. The videos might not significantly reduce anxiety compared to standard care.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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UConn Health
Farmington, Connecticut, 06030, United States
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