Anxiety before vs after anesthesia: what patients really feel

NCT ID NCT07559461

Recruiting now Knowledge-focused Sponsor: Stony Brook University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

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

Summary

This study surveys 40 adults who have never had anesthesia before. They fill out a questionnaire before their low-risk surgery and answer follow-up questions a few days later. The goal is to see how their fear and anxiety change from before to after the experience. No drugs or treatments are tested.

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 doctors better understand and address patient anxiety around anesthesia, improving preoperative care.
What could go wrong: This is a small observational study (40 people) with no intervention. Results may not apply to all patients or surgeries.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder Intraoperative Awareness

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANESTHESIA AWARENESS ANXIETY

Contacts and locations

Locations

Stony Brook University Hospital
RECRUITING

Stony Brook, New York, 11794, United States

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