An observational study in Preoperative Anxiety and Associated Hemodynamic Changes, sponsored by Yuzuncu Yil University. Completed at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Open to participants aged 18 Years to 65 Years. Per ClinicalTrials.gov, last updated 2025-12-02.
Sponsored by Yuzuncu Yil University · Observational
Purpose of the Observational Study: The purpose of this observational study was to evaluate the effects of the palmar technique on preoperative anxiety, hemodynamic parameters, and intubation-related hemodynamic responses in patients undergoing thyroidectomy.
Primary Research Question: Does the palmar technique applied preoperatively reduce preoperative anxiety and associated hemodynamic changes in thyroidectomy patients? Study Design: Type: Prospective, single-blind, observational study Location: A single-center tertiary care hospital in Turkey Sample: 80 patients aged 18-65, ASA I-II
Methods:
Patients were divided into two groups using a sealed envelope method:
Group P: Patients who received the palm-based technique Group N: Control group without intervention
When admitted to the preoperative waiting room (T1), all patients:
Baseline vital signs (SpO₂, heart rate, blood pressure) State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) scores were recorded. Patients in Group P received the palm-based technique; Group N received no intervention.
The same parameters were measured again 15 minutes later (T2).
After transfer to the operating room, standard monitoring was performed, and hemodynamic data were recorded at the following times:
Pre-intubation (T3)
1 min (T4), 3 min (T5), 5 min (T6), and 10 min (T7) after intubation Main Outcome Measures: Changes in preoperative anxiety level Changes in hemodynamic parameters after the palmar technique Sample Size:Total: 80 patients
Purpose of the Observational Study: The purpose of this observational study was to evaluate the effects of the palmar technique on preoperative anxiety, hemodynamic parameters, and intubation-related hemodynamic responses in patients undergoing thyroidectomy.
Primary Research Question: Does the palmar technique applied preoperatively reduce preoperative anxiety and associated hemodynamic changes in thyroidectomy patients? Study Design: Type: Prospective, single-blind, observational study Location: A single-center tertiary care hospital in Turkey Sample: 80 patients aged 18-65, ASA I-II
Methods:
Patients were divided into two groups using a sealed envelope method:
Group P: Patients who received the palm-based technique Group N: Control group without intervention
When admitted to the preoperative waiting room (T1), all patients:
Baseline vital signs (SpO₂, heart rate, blood pressure) State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) scores were recorded. Patients in Group P received the palm-based technique; Group N received no intervention.
The same parameters were measured again 15 minutes later (T2).
After transfer to the operating room, standard monitoring was performed, and hemodynamic data were recorded at the following times:
Pre-intubation (T3)
1 min (T4), 3 min (T5), 5 min (T6), and 10 min (T7) after intubation Main Outcome Measures: Changes in preoperative anxiety level Changes in hemodynamic parameters after the palmar technique Sample Size:Total: 80 patients
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The study population consisted of adult patients scheduled to undergo thyroidectomy at a tertiary care hospital in Türkiye. A total of 80 patients aged 18-65 years and classified as ASA I-II according to the American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status classification were included. All participants were thoroughly informed about the study procedures and provided written informed consent. Eligible patients had no active psychiatric or neurological disorders, no history of glaucoma, and no prior ophthalmic surgery. Following randomization, patients were assigned to either the palming group (n = 40) or the control group (n = 40).
Exclusion Criteria:
Patients who received the palm-based technique
Behavioral: Group P
Control group without intervention
When admitted to the preoperative waiting room (T1), all patients: Baseline vital signs (SpO₂, heart rate, blood pressure) State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) scores were recorded. Patients in Group P received the palm-based technique; Group N received no intervention. The same parameters were measured again 15 minutes later (T2). After transfer to the operating room, standard monitoring was performed, and hemodynamic data were recorded at the following times: Pre-intubation (T3) 1 min (T4), 3 min (T5), 5 min (T6), and 10 min (T7) after intubation Main Outcome Measures: Changes in preoperative anxiety level Changes in hemodynamic parameters after the palmar technique
Change in Preoperative Anxiety Score (State-Trait Anxiety Inventory - STAI-State)
Baseline (TPreoperative anxiety will be assessed using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory - State (STAI-State) scale (range: 20-80; higher scores indicate higher anxiety). The primary outcome is the change in STAI-State score from baseline (T1) to 15 minutes after the palming technique (T2).1) and 15 minutes after intervention (T2)
Time frame: Baseline (T1) and 15 minutes after intervention (T2)
Change in Heart Rate
Change in heart rate (beats per minute) between baseline (T1) and 15 minutes after the palming technique (T2).
Time frame: Baseline (T1) and 15 minutes after intervention (T2)
Plan to share: No — Individual participant data will not be made available to other researchers due to confidentiality considerations and because data sharing was not included in the informed consent obtained from participants.
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