Impact of perioperative Anxiety on choice for regional anesthesia

Completed

• Conditions: perioperative anxiety

• Registration Number: DRKS00003126
• Lead Sponsor: niversitätsmedizin der Johannes Gutenberg-Universität Mainz

Brief Summary

Not available

Detailed Description

Not available

Study Timeline

• Study Start: 2011-07-04
• Last Update Posted: 19 August 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Complete
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 150

Inclusion Criteria

Minimum of 18 years. German language in speaking and writing. Capability of giving consent, indication for a epidural anesthesia

Exclusion Criteria

Delirium, dementia or other mental disorders with significant cerebral dysfunction. People under guardianship. Insufficient knowledges of german language, absolute contraindication for an epidural catheter.

Study & Design

• Study Type: observational
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Frequency of rejection of an epidural catheter for postoperative analgesia

Secondary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
length of stay in hospital, moment of mobilisation, postoperative pain (NRS) during stay in hospital and 3 and 6 months after discharge, frequency of complications, frequency of surgical revision