NCT07521592

Effect of Video-Based Versus Verbal Preoperative Information on Anxiety and Cortisol Levels in Elective Cesarean Section

The Effect of Video-Based Versus Verbal Preoperative Information on Anxiety and Serum Cortisol Levels in Elective Cesarean Section: A Prospective Randomized Controlled Study

• Status: Not Yet Recruiting
• Phase: N/A
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 140 (estimated)
• Sponsor: Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 18 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

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."

Conditions

• Preoperative Anxiety
• Cesarean Section
• Surgical Stress Response
• Cortisol

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
BEHAVIORAL	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.
BEHAVIORAL	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.

Timeline

• Start date: 2026-04-02
• Primary completion: 2026-07-01
• Completion: 2026-07-01
• First posted: 2026-04-13
• Last updated: 2026-04-13