CompletedNANCT07393945

Perioperative Human-Centered Communication on AI-Supported Real-Time Imaging and Its Effects on Preoperative Anxiety and Perceived Control: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Sponsor: Agri Ibrahim Cecen University

Trial Details

Condition	Preoperative Anxiety, Perceived Control
Intervention	Human-Centered Explainable AI Communication; Standard Preoperative Information
Phase	NA
Status	Completed
Participants	60
Est. Completion	25 Feb 2026
Last Updated	4 May 2026

Primary Outcome

Change in Preoperative Anxiety Level

Eligibility Criteria

Inclusion Criteria

Inclusion Criteria: * Adults aged 18 to 65 years. * Scheduled for elective surgical procedures. * Able to communicate in Turkish. * At least primary school literacy. * Able and willing to provide written informed consent. Exclusion Criteria: * Emergency surgical procedures. * Known diagnosis of psychiatric disorders. * Current use of anxiolytic or antidepressant medications. * Cognitive impairment or communication barriers that may interfere with study participation.

Trial Sites

Countries

Turkey (Türkiye)

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