Clinical Trial

Influence of Preoperative Fear on Pain and Postoperative Outcomes

Study acronym: POSPoFe
Recruiting
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Record status
This record was last updated August 24, 2025 (before its estimated November 30, 2025 completion). Its status may not reflect the trial's current state.
Summary
Fear of anesthesia plays a crucial role in the perioperative setting and can negatively affect recovery. The main objective is to assess the relationship between fear of anesthesia, surgeries, and hospitals and poorer postoperative pain control in patients undergoing scheduled surgery, as well as to relate preoperative anxiety to postoperative analgesic assessment in this population. This is a prospective observational study including 138 patients scheduled for surgery.
Protocol Amendment History 2 amendments
This ClinicalTrials.gov record has been amended 2 times since 2025-01-16; most recent amendment 2025-08-19.
Status change: Not Yet Recruiting → Recruiting 2025-08-19
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT06785389
Lead Sponsor Hospital Universitario de Gran Canaria Doctor Negrín
Conditions Fear, Pain Management, Anxiety, Complications of Surgical Procedures or Medical Care
Enrollment 138 participants
Start Date 2025-01-22
Primary Completion 2025-11-30 (estimated)
Study Completion 2025-12-15 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2025-08-24