Post-traumatic Stress Symptoms study: PREPARE-GI
Official title Psychological Prehabilitation for Complex Gastrointestinal Surgery
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07865052
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study checks if a psychological program called PREPARE-GI can lower stress, worry, and low mood. It also looks at whether the program helps with pain, quality of life, and hospital stays after surgery.
- Who it's for
- Adults 18 or older who have complex digestive surgery planned at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and have high stress from past medical experiences.
- What's involved
- Participants will fill out short surveys about their mood and pain before and after surgery. Those in the program group will also meet with a psychologist for eight one-hour sessions to learn stress-management skills.
- Time commitment
- The study lasts about 5 months, with program participants spending roughly 9 to 10 hours on study activities.
- Time commitment: about 5 months
Which group you join is decided by chance.
A plain-language read of the study's public ClinicalTrials.gov listing. The study team confirms the details.
Who can take part
Ages 18 and older
You may be able to join if
- Age 18 years or older
- Scheduled for elective complex gastrointestinal surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Surgery scheduled at least 8 weeks after enrollment
- PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) score greater than 31 on screening
- Able to understand and provide informed consent
You likely can't join if
- Unable to provide informed consent
- Unable to complete study procedures in English
- Severe or unstable psychiatric illness that would interfere with safe participation or completion of the intervention, including: active psychosis...
See the full eligibility criteria
- Age 18 years or older
- Scheduled for elective complex gastrointestinal surgery at Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Surgery scheduled at least 8 weeks after enrollment
- PTSD Checklist for DSM-5 (PCL-5) score greater than 31 on screening
- Able to understand and provide informed consent
- Able to complete study procedures and questionnaires in English
- Unable to provide informed consent
- Unable to complete study procedures in English
- Severe or unstable psychiatric illness that would interfere with safe participation or completion of the intervention, including: active psychosis, uncontrolled bipolar disorder, active suicidal ideation requiring...
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it is enrolling
- Chicago, Illinois, United States
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This listing doesn't specify compensation. Many trials still reimburse travel or offer a stipend, so it's worth asking the study team when you connect.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
Searching and applying through BridgeMD is free. In clinical trials the study-related treatment and visits are generally provided at no cost to you. You usually don't need insurance to take part, but confirm specifics with the study team.
How long does this study last?
The study runs about 5 months per participant, based on its public description. The team confirms the exact schedule and number of visits before you enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 18 years and older. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
This study is enrolling now at Chicago, Illinois, United States. Enter your location above to see the nearest enrolling site and check your eligibility.
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