Can patients hear you on the operating table? doctors weigh in
NCT ID NCT07396727
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study surveyed 251 doctors, nurses, and other operating room staff in Turkey about their beliefs on whether patients under general anesthesia can subconsciously hear and be affected by conversations. The goal was to understand how aware health professionals are of this possibility and their views on related ethical issues. The study did not involve any treatment or direct patient care.
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Study facts
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- Participants
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251 people
The number who actually took part.
- Started
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Jan 2026
- Finished
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Feb 2026
- Lead sponsor
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A government agency
The lead sponsor is a government body.
Who can take part
This study's own entry requirements. Only the study team can say for certain whether you qualify.
Who is studied
Operating room health professionals in Turkey, including anesthesiologists, anesthesia residents, anesthesia technicians, surgeons, surgical residents, and operating room nurses. Participation is voluntary and limited to individuals aged 18 years and older who provide informed consent to complete the online questionnaire.
- Ages
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18 years and older
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
You do not need to have the condition being studied to take part.
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Inclusion Criteria: * Age 18 years or older * Currently working in an operating room environment in Turkey (e.g., anesthesiologist, anesthesia resident, anesthesia technician, surgeon, surgical resident, operating room nurse) * Access to the internet and ability to complete an online questionnaire * Willingness to participate voluntarily and provide informed consent via the online form Exclusion Criteria: * Individuals younger than 18 years * Healthcare personnel not directly working in the operating room environment. * Participants who provide incomplete, misleading, or random responses in the questionnaire * Individuals who do not provide informed consent at the beginning of the online survey
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Başakşehir Çam and Sakura City Hospital
Başakşehir, Istanbul, 34480, Turkey (Türkiye)
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