Effects of Mobile-based Mindfulness Intervention to Reduce Preoperative Anxiety for Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery

Recruiting now · Not applicable

Conditions studied: Mobile-based Mindfulness Intervention to Reduce Preoperative Anxiety, Pre-operative Anxiety, Postoperative Pain, Postoperative Use of Analgesics

In brief

This study is a pilot randomized controlled trial (RCT) conducted at Tin Shui Wai Hospital to evaluate the effectiveness of a mobile-based mindfulness intervention in reducing preoperative anxiety among patients scheduled for elective surgery. Aim: To determine if a 4-week mindfulness program delivered via a mobile app can reduce preoperative anxiety, compared to standard care. Design: Parallel-arm RCT with 40 participants (20 in each group). Participants are randomly assigned to either the intervention group (mobile-based mindfulness intervention + usual care) or control group (usual care only). The intervention uses a free and anonymous mindfulness mobile app developed by The University of Hong Kong. Primary Outcome: Preoperative anxiety level on the day of surgery, will be assessed using the STAI-S questionnaire. Secondary Outcomes: Postoperative pain levels, use of analgesics, emergency department revisit rate, and user satisfaction with the app. Data Collection: Anxiety levels are measured at baseline and before surgery. Pain levels and analgesic use are recorded postoperatively. Emergency visits and usability feedback are collected post-discharge. Significance: The study addresses a gap in evidence for mobile mindfulness interventions in Chinese surgical patients. Findings may support the integration of low-cost, app-based mindfulness into preoperative care.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07005973

Run by

Hospital Authority, Hong Kong

People needed

40

Starts

2025-06-13

Expected to finish

2026-12-31

Last updated by the study team

2025-09-11

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: accepted.

You may qualify if…

• adult (age>= 18 years old)
• scheduled to undergo non-emergency surgery under general anesthesia (GA)
• use of smart phone
• able to understand the Chinese language and express their feelings sufficiently
• STAI-T score >=40

You may not qualify if…

• unable to provide informed consent
• history or current treatment for psychological complaints
• serious physical or psychological co-morbidities
• hearing or vision impairment
• patients withdrawal from continuing to participate in the study

Where it is running

• Tin Shui Wai Hospital — Hong Kong, Hong Kong (enrolling)

Full record on ClinicalTrials.gov

Trial information comes from ClinicalTrials.gov and is refreshed daily. TrialsForMe does not provide medical care and does not run the studies it lists.