Elective Surgery CancellationDOSCOSTNCT07357753
Evaluation of Same-Day Cancellation of Elective Surgeries
An observational study of Elective Surgery Cancellation and Preoperative Anxiety, run by Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
Trial summary
This study evaluates elective surgeries that were cancelled on the scheduled day of operation. Same-day surgical cancellations may cause emotional stress for patients, inefficient use of hospital resources, and increased health care costs. Read more about this study
- Who is it for?
- Any age
- Conditions the study is for
- Elective Surgery Cancellation, Preoperative Anxiety
- How many people
- 408 participants
- Where
- 1 siteTurkey (Türkiye)
- Study dates
- 25 Mar 2025to 10 Dec 2025
- Phase
- Observational
- Are there results?
- None posted in the registry
Key requirements
Who can take part, as listed by the sponsor. Only the study team can confirm whether you are eligible, so take this list to your doctor.
- Ages Any age
- All sexes
- No healthy volunteers
- Child, Adult, Older adult
Study population: Patients scheduled for elective surgery whose procedures were cancelled on the scheduled day of operation at Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital
Who may be able to join
- Elective surgical procedures cancelled on the scheduled day of operation for any reason.
Who cannot join
- Patients who could not be contacted on the day of cancellation.
- Patients with insufficient medical or administrative data in their records.
Trial locations and contacts
1 site in 1 country.
About this study
Official title: Evaluation of the Cancellation of Elective Surgeries on the Day of Operation in Terms of Hospital, Patient, and Cost Outcomes
This study evaluates elective surgeries that were cancelled on the scheduled day of operation. Same-day surgical cancellations may cause emotional stress for patients, inefficient use of hospital resources, and increased health care costs.
The aim of this observational study is to analyze the reasons for same-day cancellations and to assess their impact on patients, hospital workflow, and costs. Patient anxiety levels after cancellation will be evaluated using standardized questionnaires. The findings of this study may help improve perioperative planning and reduce preventable surgical cancellations.
Read the detailed description
This prospective observational study was conducted at the operating rooms of Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital. The study included all elective surgical procedures that were cancelled on the scheduled day of operation for any reason after approval by the local ethics committee. Data were collected over a six-month period.
Demographic characteristics of patients, planned surgical procedures, surgical departments, and reasons for cancellation were recorded using patient interviews, medical records, and the hospital information system. Cancellations were categorized as patient-related, hospital-related, or surgery team-related.
The impact of same-day cancellations on hospital resources and costs was evaluated by estimating operating room idle time, personnel costs, unused equipment and medications, bed occupancy, preoperative preparation costs, and additional post-cancellation diagnostic or consultation expenses. Cost calculations were based on official Ministry of Health reimbursement tariffs.
Following cancellation and transfer back to the ward, patients were assessed face to face for anxiety using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. The results of this study aim to provide data to improve perioperative planning, optimize hospital resource utilization, and reduce preventable elective surgery cancellations.
This study was registered retrospectively after study completion due to an administrative delay in trial registration.
- Keywords
- Elective surgery cancellation, Cancellation reasons, Healthcare costs, Economic impact, Patient anxiety
What participants receive
What participants receive. In a randomised study each person is assigned to one group by chance.
| Study group | Role | What they receive |
|---|---|---|
| Cancelled Elective Surgery Cohort | This cohort includes patients whose elective surgical procedures were cancelled on the scheduled day of operation for any reason. |
What is being measured
The primary outcome is the main question the study is designed to answer.
Reasons for same-day cancellation of elective surgeries
Categorization of cancellation reasons as patient-related, hospital-related, or surgical team-related based on medical records and patient interviews.
Measured: From the date of scheduled elective surgery to the end of the same calendar day on which the cancellation occurred, assessed retrospectively using hospital medical records and patient interviews over a 12-month study period.
Estimated hospital cost associated with cancelled elective surgeries
Total estimated cost including operating room idle time, personnel costs, unused equipment and medications, bed occupancy, preoperative preparation costs, and additional post-cancellation diagnostic or consultation expenses.
Measured: Perioperative / Periprocedural
Secondary outcomes (1)
State anxiety level after surgical cancellation (STAI-State score)
The State Anxiety subscale of the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI-State) is a validated self-report scale ranging from 20 to 80, with higher scores indicating greater levels of anxiety.
Measured: Within 24 hours after cancellation
Timeline
From the start of the study to its completion; the mark is today. Estimated dates are the sponsor’s plan.
- First posted22 Jan 2026
- Study start25 Mar 2025
- Primary completion1 Dec 2025
- Study completion10 Dec 2025
Resources
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govThe registry entry this page is built from, with its full change history.
- Other trials for Elective Surgery CancellationStudies of the same condition, open and under way.
- What the trial phases meanHow a treatment moves from first tests in people to approval.
More details
For doctors and researchers: how the study is designed, who runs it, and its registry IDs.
Study design
- Study type
- Observational
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Enrolment
- 408 participants (actual)
Sponsor and investigators
- Lead sponsor
- Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi
- Sponsor type
- University, hospital or other
- Responsible party
- Principal investigator, Sevim Şenol Karataş, Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi
IDs, dates and publications
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07357753
- Sponsor's protocol ID
- FSCH-OR-CANCEL-2025
- Acronym
- DOSCOST
- Status last verified
- Jan 2026
- First submitted
- 18 Dec 2025
- Last updated
- 22 Jan 2026
- Results posted
- No
- Data monitoring committee
- No
- FDA-regulated drug
- No
- FDA-regulated device
- No
- Individual data sharing
- No
Study at a glance
From the registry record, last updated by the sponsor on 22 Jan 2026. Recruitment status is as the sponsor reported it: confirm with the study team.
- Official title
- Evaluation of the Cancellation of Elective Surgeries on the Day of Operation in Terms of Hospital, Patient, and Cost Outcomes
- ClinicalTrials.gov ID
- NCT07357753
- Acronym / sponsor ID
- DOSCOST / FSCH-OR-CANCEL-2025
- Keywords
- Elective surgery cancellation, Cancellation reasons, Healthcare costs, Economic impact, Patient anxiety
- Study type
- Observational
- Recruitment status
- Completed
- Enrolment
- 408 participants (actual)
- Lead sponsor
- Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir HastanesiUniversity, hospital or other
- Study start
- 25 Mar 2025 (actual)
- Primary completion
- 1 Dec 2025 (actual)
- Study completion
- 10 Dec 2025 (actual)
- First posted
- 22 Jan 2026 (actual)
- Results
- Not posted in the source record
Clinical summary
The research question as the sponsor registered it. This describes what the study plans to test, not what it found.
This study evaluates elective surgeries that were cancelled on the scheduled day of operation. Same-day surgical cancellations may cause emotional stress for patients, inefficient use of hospital resources, and increased health care costs.
The aim of this observational study is to analyze the reasons for same-day cancellations and to assess their impact on patients, hospital workflow, and costs. Patient anxiety levels after cancellation will be evaluated using standardized questionnaires. The findings of this study may help improve perioperative planning and reduce preventable surgical cancellations.
Detailed description
This prospective observational study was conducted at the operating rooms of Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital. The study included all elective surgical procedures that were cancelled on the scheduled day of operation for any reason after approval by the local ethics committee. Data were collected over a six-month period.
Demographic characteristics of patients, planned surgical procedures, surgical departments, and reasons for cancellation were recorded using patient interviews, medical records, and the hospital information system. Cancellations were categorized as patient-related, hospital-related, or surgery team-related.
The impact of same-day cancellations on hospital resources and costs was evaluated by estimating operating room idle time, personnel costs, unused equipment and medications, bed occupancy, preoperative preparation costs, and additional post-cancellation diagnostic or consultation expenses. Cost calculations were based on official Ministry of Health reimbursement tariffs.
Following cancellation and transfer back to the ward, patients were assessed face to face for anxiety using the State-Trait Anxiety Inventory. The results of this study aim to provide data to improve perioperative planning, optimize hospital resource utilization, and reduce preventable elective surgery cancellations.
This study was registered retrospectively after study completion due to an administrative delay in trial registration.
Study design
- Observational model
- Cohort
- Time perspective
- Prospective
- Number of arms
- 1
| Arm | Type | Receives |
|---|---|---|
| Cancelled Elective Surgery Cohort | – | –This cohort includes patients whose elective surgical procedures were cancelled on the scheduled day of operation for any reason. |
Who may qualify
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Not accepted
- Age groups
- Child, Adult, Older adult
- Study population
- Patients scheduled for elective surgery whose procedures were cancelled on the scheduled day of operation at Elazığ Fethi Sekin City Hospital
Key inclusion criteria (1 listed)
- Elective surgical procedures cancelled on the scheduled day of operation for any reason.
Key exclusion criteria (2 listed)
- Patients who could not be contacted on the day of cancellation.
- Patients with insufficient medical or administrative data in their records.
Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening; this overview does not establish that a patient qualifies. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Primary outcome
Reasons for same-day cancellation of elective surgeries
Time frame: From the date of scheduled elective surgery to the end of the same calendar day on which the cancellation occurred, assessed retrospectively using hospital medical records and patient interviews over a 12-month study period.
Categorization of cancellation reasons as patient-related, hospital-related, or surgical team-related based on medical records and patient interviews.
Estimated hospital cost associated with cancelled elective surgeries
Time frame: Perioperative / Periprocedural
Total estimated cost including operating room idle time, personnel costs, unused equipment and medications, bed occupancy, preoperative preparation costs, and additional post-cancellation diagnostic or consultation expenses.
1 secondary outcome
State anxiety level after surgical cancellation (STAI-State score)
Time frame: Within 24 hours after cancellation
Results and safety
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
Research links
- Official record on ClinicalTrials.govLast updated by the sponsor 22 Jan 2026.
- Individual participant dataSharing planned: No
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Referral and contact
AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals. Contact the study team or a site listed below; they decide who can take part. This study is not recruiting at the moment.
The record lists no contact. Use the official record to reach the sponsor.
1 site in 1 country: see every site and its status.
Questions about this trial
What is this clinical trial studying?
An observational study of Elective Surgery Cancellation and Preoperative Anxiety, run by Elazıg Fethi Sekin Sehir Hastanesi at 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye).
The full registered description is in the About this study section and the official record.
Who may be eligible to take part?
The sponsor lists 1 inclusion and 2 exclusion criteria. Eligibility is decided by the study team after screening, so read the full criteria and contact a listed site.
Is this clinical trial currently recruiting?
The record says: finished, as of the sponsor's last update on 22 Jan 2026. Status can change between updates, so confirm with the study contact before making plans.
Where is the study taking place?
The record lists 1 site in Turkey (Türkiye). Whether a site is taking part right now should be confirmed with that site. See every site.
What are the possible benefits and risks?
They depend on the study and the treatment, and no study can promise a benefit. The study team explains the known risks during informed consent, before anyone joins; the record itself does not list them.
Are results available for this study?
The study is completed, but results are not available in the source record. That does not mean the treatment did or did not work.
How can a doctor refer a patient or contact the research team?
The record lists no contact. The official record names the sponsor, who can be asked directly. AzTrials does not enrol participants or take referrals.
What does the primary outcome measure?
Reasons for same-day cancellation of elective surgeries (time frame: From the date of scheduled elective surgery to the end of the same calendar day on which the cancellation occurred, assessed retrospectively using hospital medical records and patient interviews over a 12-month study period.). The study lists 2 primary outcomes in all. It is what the study was designed to measure, not a finding.
Where can I read the original study information?
Does a listing mean the treatment is approved or proven to work?
No. A listing means the study is registered. It does not show that the treatment is safe, works, or is approved by a regulator.
How often is this information updated?
AzTrials copies changed records from ClinicalTrials.gov every night and reloads the whole registry every week. The sponsor last updated this record on 22 Jan 2026.