Validation of the State-Trait Distinction in Anxiety Research.
E Gaudry, P Vagg, C D Spielberger
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26829634Actively Recruiting
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Age: 18Years +
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CESARCOM Study Protocol Assessing Therapeutic Communication Impact on Anxiety During Elective Cesarean Sections
Led by University Hospital, Geneva · Updated on 2025-08-22
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What this Trial Is About
Anxiety is common before elective cesarean sections and can negatively affect anesthesia, pain after surgery, and maternal mental health. This research aims to evaluate whether a training program on therapeutic communication techniques for obstetric care teams can reduce anxiety levels in patients undergoing planned cesarean deliveries. The study compares anxiety before and after introducing this communication training, focusing on non-drug methods to improve patient experience. The intervention involves a brief online training for medical and paramedical staff, using podcasts, digital flashcards, and a lexicon promoting hypnosis-based therapeutic communication. This training teaches principles like empathy and positive language to avoid suggestions that might increase anxiety. Two groups of 130 patients each are observed: one before the training and one after its implementation. Participants will have their anxiety measured within 24 hours after their cesarean section using a standardized anxiety score. Staff satisfaction and the program's relevance will be assessed at 6 and 12 months. Researchers will adjust for factors like baseline anxiety and psychiatric history. The study lasts from April 2025 to July 2027 and aims to improve communication practices and patient outcomes in cesarean care.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Assessing the Impact of Therapeutic Communication on Patients' Anxiety During Elective Cesarean Sections
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
FEMALE
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- 18 years or older
- Elective cesarean section planned in the Maternity Unit of the Geneva University Hospitals
- Consent to participate
You will not qualify if you...
- Not French-speaking patients requiring an interpreter
- Emergency cesarean sections
- Death during the intervention
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 visit (in-person)
Treatment
Duration - Day of cesarean section
Participants undergo elective cesarean sections with or without the hypnosis-based therapeutic communication teaching programme implemented for medical staff.
1 visit (in-person)
Follow-up
Duration - Within 24 hours after cesarean
Participants' anxiety levels are assessed within 24 hours after the cesarean section to evaluate the impact of therapeutic communication.
1 visit (in-person)
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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HUG
Geneva, Switzerland, 1205
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Research Team
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Océane Pécheux
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Mélissa Vocat
How is the study designed?
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Masking
DOUBLE
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Model
SEQUENTIAL
Primary Purpose
PREVENTION
Number of Arms
2
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