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Effect of Video-Based Versus Verbal Preoperative Information on Anxiety and Cortisol Levels in Elective Cesarean Section
Sponsor: Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi
Summary
Preoperative anxiety is a common problem in patients undergoing elective cesarean section and may negatively affect perioperative outcomes through activation of the stress response, including increased cortisol levels. Effective preoperative information is considered a key non-pharmacological strategy to reduce anxiety; however, the optimal method of information delivery remains unclear. This prospective randomized controlled trial aims to compare the effects of video-based versus verbal preoperative information on anxiety levels and serum cortisol response in patients scheduled for elective cesarean delivery under spinal anesthesia. Anxiety will be assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI), and serum cortisol levels will be measured before and after the intervention. The findings of this study are expected to provide evidence for improving patient-centered preoperative education strategies in obstetric anesthesia."
Official title: The Effect of Video-Based Versus Verbal Preoperative Information on Anxiety and Serum Cortisol Levels in Elective Cesarean Section: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study
Key Details
Gender
FEMALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
140
Start Date
2026-04-02
Completion Date
2026-07-02
Last Updated
2026-07-21
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Verbal Preoperative Information
Participants will receive standard preoperative information about anesthesia and the surgical procedure through face-to-face verbal communication delivered by an anesthesiologist according to routine clinical practice at least one hour before surgery.
Video-Based Preoperative Information
Participants will receive standardized video-based preoperative information covering anesthesia and the surgical procedure at least one hour before surgery. The content of the video will be equivalent to the verbal information provided in routine clinical practice.
Locations (1)
Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital
Elâzığ, Lütfen Seçiniz., Turkey (Türkiye)