Last-Minute surgery cancellations: a costly and stressful problem under the microscope

NCT ID NCT07357753

Completed Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026

Summary

This completed study looked at 408 patients whose elective surgeries were cancelled on the scheduled day. Researchers analyzed the reasons for cancellation, such as patient issues, hospital problems, or surgical team factors. They also measured patient anxiety after cancellation and estimated the extra costs to the hospital. The goal is to find ways to reduce these cancellations and improve planning.

What this could mean

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

What this could lead to: If successful, this study could help hospitals reduce last-minute surgery cancellations, saving money and reducing patient stress.
What could go wrong: This is an observational study, not a treatment trial. It only looks at past data and cannot prove what causes cancellations or how to fix them.

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

ELECTIVE SURGERY CANCELLATION PREOPERATIVE ANXIETY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Fethi Sekin City Hospital

Elâzığ, Elaziğ, Turkey (Türkiye)

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