Status:
COMPLETED
The Effects of Stress Reduction on Surgical Wound Healing
Lead Sponsor:
University of Auckland, New Zealand
Collaborating Sponsors:
Health Research Council, New Zealand
Conditions:
Wound Healing
Stress
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
The purpose of this study is to investigate whether a stress reduction intervention prior to surgery can improve wound healing and recovery.The investigators hypothesise that patients who receive a ps...
Detailed Description
In previous prospective research, psychological stress has been shown to slow the healing of small superficial wounds and impair surgical healing. We will investigate whether a psychological intervent...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Inclusion Criteria:
- planned elective laparoscopic cholecystectomy at Manukau Surgical Centre
- able to understand English
Exclusion
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
March 1 2008
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
December 1 2010
Estimated Enrollment :
70 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00633737
Start Date
March 1 2008
End Date
December 1 2010
Last Update
December 23 2013
Active Locations (1)
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The University of Auckland
Auckland, New Zealand, 1001