Watching videos before surgery may ease nerves, study finds
NCT ID NCT05717296
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether giving vascular surgery patients access to a website with educational videos could reduce their anxiety before the operation. 250 patients were split into two groups: one got the videos, the other did not. Researchers measured anxiety using a simple 0-to-10 scale.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
Active substance
multimedia information site
What this could lead to
If it works, this could give hospitals a simple, low-cost way to help patients feel calmer before vascular surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a single, completed trial with 250 patients. The results may not apply to all hospitals or surgery types, and the effect might be small.
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Locations
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Groupe hospitalier Paris Saint Joseph-hopital Marie Lannelongue
Le Plessis-Robinson, Île-de-France Region, 92350, France