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Could a better Pre-Surgery plan ease anxiety and boost recovery?

NCT ID NCT07706244

Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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First seen Jul 15, 2026 · Last updated Jul 17, 2026 · Updated 2 times

Summary

This study looks at whether an Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) program helps orthopedic surgery patients feel less anxious before their operation and recover better one year later, compared to standard care. ERAS includes patient education, better pain management, and early movement after surgery. Researchers will measure anxiety before surgery and track quality of life for a year after.

What this could mean

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Active substance
Enhanced Recovery After Surgery (ERAS) pathway
What this could lead to
If ERAS reduces preoperative anxiety and improves long-term recovery, it could become the standard approach for orthopedic surgeries like joint replacements.
What could go wrong
This is an observational study, not a randomized trial, so results may be influenced by other factors. The findings may not apply to all types of surgery or patient groups.

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Study facts

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Participants

About 220 people

The number the study aims to enrol. It can still change while the study runs.

Started

Nov 2025

Expected to finish

Dec 2027

An estimate. End dates often move.

Lead sponsor

Other sponsor

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Who can take part

This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.

Who is studied

The study population consists of hospitalized patients aged 20 years or older who are scheduled for elective major orthopedic surgery (such as total knee arthroplasty, total hip arthroplasty, or spinal surgery) at Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital.

Ages

20 to 100 years

Sex

Anyone

Healthy volunteers

Not accepted

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Inclusion Criteria: * Inclusion Criteria: 1. Age \>= 20 years. 2. Hospitalized patients scheduled for elective major orthopedic surgery (such as total knee arthroplasty, total hip arthroplasty, or spinal surgery). 3. Possess sufficient language comprehension and expression skills to complete interviews and questionnaires in Mandarin, Taiwanese, Hakka, or English. 4. Agree to participate in the study and provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: 1. Patients requiring immediate management due to emergency or traumatic urgent surgery. 2. Diagnosed by a physician with significant cognitive impairment, delirium, or severe mental illness resulting in the inability to complete evaluation and follow-up. 3. Severe and unstable medical conditions (such as ASA-V, shock, or requiring long-term intensive care treatment). 4. Anticipated requirement for intensive care unit (ICU) admission postoperatively. 5. Concurrent participation in other clinical trials or intervention studies that would affect anxiety or functional outcomes. 6. Patients for whom follow-up up to 12 months is inconvenient or difficult during the study period.

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Orthopedic surgery Patient reported outcome (PRO) Preoperative anxiety

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Hualien Tzu Chi Hospital

    RECRUITING

    Hualien City, Hualien County, 970, Taiwan

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