Watching a video before surgery may calm your nerves

NCT ID NCT04571736

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study is testing whether giving patients unlimited access to a secure website with an explanatory video about thyroid surgery can lower their anxiety before the operation. About 220 adults scheduled for thyroid surgery will take part. Researchers will measure anxiety using standard questionnaires and compare results to usual care.

What this could mean

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

Active substance

access to an internet information platform with an explanatory video

What this could lead to

If it works, this could give doctors a simple, low-cost way to help patients feel less anxious before thyroid surgery.

What could go wrong

This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply to all patients. The benefit over standard care may be small or none.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

thyroid gland disorder thyroid tumor

As listed by the trial registrant

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

Contacts and locations

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Locations

  • CHU Gui de Chauliac

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    Montpellier, Hérault, 34295, France

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