Can a 30-Minute chat calm nerves before a port implant?

NCT ID NCT07559981

Not yet recruiting Symptom relief Sponsor: University Hospital, Grenoble Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether a dedicated 30-minute consultation with a healthcare professional before getting an implantable port (a small device under the skin for chemotherapy) can lower patient anxiety. About 150 adults scheduled for the procedure will either get standard care or an extra consultation with photos and device demo. The goal is to see if this reduces anxiety and prevents issues like forgotten blood tests or medication errors.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: paramedical consultation
What this could lead to: If it works, this could show that a simple pre-procedure chat with a healthcare professional reduces anxiety and prevents last-minute cancellations.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study (150 people) testing a non-drug intervention, so results may not apply broadly. The anxiety measure is subjective and may not capture real-world benefits.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

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

ANXIETY PARAMEDICAL CONSULTATION

Contacts and locations

Locations

University Hospital Grenoble

Grenoble, 38043, France

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