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The Potential Value of Facial Visibility During Preoperative Visits: A Social Psychological Perspective from Doctor–Patient Interaction to Perioperative Stress Responses

The Potential Value of Facial Visibility During Preoperative Visits: A Social Psychological Perspective from Doctor–Patient Interaction to Perioperative Stress Responses

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Early Phase 1
Study type
Interventional
Source
ChiCTR
Registry ID
ChiCTR2600118131
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2026-02-02
Start date
2026-02-02
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2026-02-09

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Perioperative stress response

Interventions

Mask-removed visit group (high facial visibility group):Anesthesiologists do not wear masks during preoperative visits
Mask-wearing visit group (low facial visibility group):The anesthesiologist wore a medical surgical mask throughout the preoperative visit

Sponsors

Hospital of the 73rd Group Army, Chinese People’s Liberation Army/The Chenggong Hospital, Xiamen University
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All
Age
18 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 1.Age 18–65 years; 2.American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I–II; 3.Scheduled for elective non-cardiac surgery under general anesthesia; 4.Able to understand the study procedures and independently complete the relevant questionnaires; 5.Willing to voluntarily sign written informed consent.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: 1. A previous confirmed diagnosis of anxiety disorders or depressive disorders, or long-term use of anxiolytic or antidepressant medications; 2. Cognitive impairment or severe hearing or communication disorders; 3. Chronic pain syndromes or a history of long-term analgesic use; 4. Endocrine system diseases that may affect stress responses (such as Cushing’s syndrome, thyroid dysfunction, etc.); 5. Emergency surgery, day surgery, or patients requiring reoperation during the same hospitalization.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Change in preoperative anxiety levels;

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Preoperative psychological and mental stress indicators:State Anxiety Inventory (STAI-S);psychological stress index;Intraoperative stress-related indicators: hemodynamic changes during anesthesia induction;

Countries

China

Contacts

Public ContactChen Meiyan

Hospital of the 73rd Group Army, Chinese People’s Liberation Army/The Chenggong Hospital, Xiamen University

1843149196@qq.com+86 188 3418 5856

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ChiCTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 15, 2026