New danish study aims to measure surgical fear more accurately
NCT ID NCT06392698
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study translated the Dutch Surgical Fear Questionnaire into Danish and tested it with 236 adults scheduled for surgery. Participants also filled out two other questionnaires to check how well the new version measures fear. The goal is to give doctors a reliable tool to identify patients who are very anxious before an operation.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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236 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Oct 2024
- Finished
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Apr 2025
- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
The registry's catch-all category, for sponsors it does not file as a company, a government agency, or a research network.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Adult patients referred to surgery at Gødstrup Hospital
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Not accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older * Able to read and understand Danish * Cognitive well-functioning * No previously or ongoing diagnosed mental disorders * Consent to participate in the study. Exclusion Criteria: * Any patient who in the opinion of the investigator does not comply with the inclusion criteria
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Gødstrup Hospital
Herning, Denmark
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