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Surgical COrncerns and Psychological Evaluation of Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery

Sponsor: University Hospital, Antwerp • ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07158684

Registry updated: 2026-10-13

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Description

This study wants to obtain more information regarding the patient's concerns since concerns of the patient about the procedure is found as a predictor for the development of chronic post-surgical pain. This step is crucial in translating early identification of a high-risk population into preventive policies. Using a semi-structured interview, the investigators aim to gather this additional information, which is essential in the development of an (individualized) biopsychosocial care pathway in the future.

Interventions

Semi-structured interview (Other)
A qualitative semi-structured interview of the patient's anxiety before and one month after surgery.

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * ≥ 18 years old * Dutch speaking * With a planned elective surgery, at the Antwerp University Hospital * Score of ≥ 11 on APAIS anxiety subscale * Must be able to complete questions on a tablet (digital literacy) * Signed informed consen (prescreening informed consent and study participation informed consent) Exclusion Criteria: * Diagnostic procedures requiring anaesthesia

Conditions

Elective Surgery Anxiety Chronic Post Surgical Pain

Locations

University Hospital of Antwerp — Edegem, Antwerpen, Belgium

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