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

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."

NCT Number	NCT07521592
Lead Sponsor	Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi
Conditions	Preoperative Anxiety, Cesarean Section, Surgical Stress Response, Cortisol
Enrollment	140 participants
Start Date	2026-04-02
Primary Completion	2026-07-02 (estimated)
Study Completion	2026-07-02 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-07-21