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The Impact of Preoperative Suggestion on Dreaming

Not Applicable
Completed
Conditions
Dream, Day
Ketamine Adverse Reaction
Propofol Adverse Reaction
Interventions
Other: Control Group
Other: Suggestion Group
Registration Number
NCT06609538
Lead Sponsor
Wonkwang University Hospital
Brief Summary

Recent studies have shown that positive preoperative suggestions can significantly influence the quality of dreams and reduce the incidence of unpleasant dreams during sedation with agents like ketamine and propofol.

Detailed Description

Cheong et al. demonstrated that a simple positive suggestion before ketamine administration could reduce unpleasant dreams, while Kim et al. found that propofol, compared to midazolam, led to more vivid and memorable dreams, along with similar satisfaction levels in patients. This study aims to extend these findings by comparing the effects of propofol and ketamine sedation on dreaming during anesthesia, with a focus on how preoperative suggestions might influence dream content, emotional tone, and patient satisfaction.

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status
COMPLETED
Sex
All
Target Recruitment
250
Inclusion Criteria
  • Adult patients aged 20-65 years.
  • ASA physical status I-III.
  • Scheduled for elective spinal anesthesia or brachial plexus block.
  • Fluent in Korean.
Exclusion Criteria
  • Use of any medication, including premedication, within 12 hours before surgery.
  • Cognitive impairments or psychiatric disorders (including a history of unpleasant dreams or nightmares).
  • Current use of sedatives or hypnotics.
  • History of severe or recurrent nightmares.

Study & Design

Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Study Design
SINGLE_GROUP
Arm && Interventions
GroupInterventionDescription
Control Group with PropofolControl GroupReceives standard preoperative instructions and propofol infusion.
Suggestion Group with PropofolSuggestion GroupReceives positive preoperative suggestions and propofol infusion.
Control Group with KetamineControl GroupReceives standard preoperative instructions and ketamine infusion.
Suggestion Group with KetamineSuggestion GroupReceives positive preoperative suggestions and ketamine infusion.
Primary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Incidence of DreamingDreaming will be assessed immediately after full awakeness in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

The "Dreaming and Cognition Evaluation Questionnaire" will be used.questionnaire evaluates the incidence of dreaming, as well as the dream's content, emotional tone (rated on a 1-5 scale from very unpleasant to very pleasant), memorability, visual vividness, intensity, and other qualitative aspects such as sound, movement, and emotional significance.

Quality of DreamingDreaming will be assessed immediately in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU).

The "Dreaming and Cognition Evaluation Questionnaire" will be used. This questionnaire evaluates the incidence of dreaming, as well as the dream's content, emotional tone (rated on a 1-5 scale from very unpleasant to very pleasant), memorability, visual vividness, intensity, and other qualitative aspects such as sound, movement, and emotional significance.

Secondary Outcome Measures
NameTimeMethod
Satisfaction with CareSatisfaction will be assessed immediately after full awakeness in the Post-Anesthesia Care Unit (PACU)

A 101-point numerical rating scale included in the "Dreaming and Cognition Evaluation Questionnaire" will be used to measure patient satisfaction with the overall care and sedation experience.

Adverse eventsMonitoring will be continuous with regular vital signs recorded every 5 minutes during surgery and every 15 minutes in the PACU.

Any complications such as hypotension,or bradycardia, will be recorded systematically.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

WonwangUH

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Iksan, Please Select, Korea, Republic of

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