Surgical COrncerns and Psychological Evaluation of Patients Undergoing Elective Surgery

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Conditions studied: Elective Surgery, Anxiety, Chronic Post Surgical Pain

In brief

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.

Key facts

Study ID

NCT07158684

Run by

University Hospital, Antwerp

People needed

30

Starts

2025-11-15

Expected to finish

2026-09-01

Last updated by the study team

2026-04-29

Who can join

Age: 18 and older. Sex: any. Healthy volunteers: not accepted.

You may qualify if…

• ≥ 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)

You may not qualify if…

• Diagnostic procedures requiring anaesthesia

Where it is running

• University Hospital of Antwerp — Edegem, Antwerpen, Belgium (enrolling)

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