Plain-English translation of NCT07865052 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗ · Source last updated · Translation generated · How we translate trials
This study doesn't follow the usual testing phases — it may be an observational study or a different type of research.
PREPARE-GI is a psychological support program designed specifically for people about to have complex gastrointestinal surgery. The program teaches practical skills like managing stress, regulating emotions, and coping with anxiety—using methods that have worked well for people with trauma, anxiety, and depression. Researchers want to see whether this structured, compassionate approach helps people feel better prepared and recover more smoothly after surgery.
Many people undergoing complex gastrointestinal surgery have experienced multiple prior surgeries, long hospital stays, and chronic illness—all of which can leave them with anxiety, depression, and trauma symptoms. Research shows that psychological distress before surgery can lead to longer recovery times, more complications, and more healthcare needs afterward. This treatment aims to address these emotional and psychological challenges proactively, before surgery happens.
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If you join, you will either receive the PREPARE-GI psychological support program along with your standard surgical care, or standard surgical care alone (this is decided randomly). The PREPARE-GI program teaches you skills like mindfulness, stress management, and ways to handle difficult emotions—tailored to surgery-related worries and pain concerns. You will complete questionnaires before surgery and at follow-up visits to help researchers understand how the program affects your mental health and recovery.
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