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Official title The Study Evaluates the Effect of an Interactive Projector as a Distraction for Children During Anesthetic Induction. The Primary Objective is to Reduce Perioperative Anxiety, Measured With the Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (mYPAS).
ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07230743
What this study is testing
- What it's testing
- This study is designed to evaluate the effect of technology as a distraction technique during anesthetic induction in children, starting from their arrival to the operating room. An interactive film will be displayed using a projector (BERT: Bedside Entertaining and Relaxation Tool) mounted on a whiteboard in front of the child's gurney.
- 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 2 to 6. Healthy volunteers may be eligible.
You may be able to join if
- Patients undergoing elective procedures under general anesthesia at Clinica Alemana
- Parent or caregiver presence for mask induction
- ASA I, II
- Ages 2-6 years of age
- Spanish speaking
You likely can't join if
- Patient or parental does not consent
- ASA ≥ III
- Emergency surgery
- Intravenous induction of anesthesia
- Patient with a significant neurological condition or major developmental disability
- Severe visual or auditory defects
See the full eligibility criteria
- Patients undergoing elective procedures under general anesthesia at Clinica Alemana
- Parent or caregiver presence for mask induction
- ASA I, II
- Ages 2-6 years of age
- Spanish speaking
- Parental consent/patient assent
- Patient or parental does not consent
- ASA ≥ III
- Emergency surgery
- Intravenous induction of anesthesia
- Patient with a significant neurological condition or major developmental disability
- Severe visual or auditory defects
- Patients admitted using a crib as the mode of transport
The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where it's taking place
- Vitacura, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile
Compensation & support
Compensation mentioned.
ClinicalTrials.gov doesn't provide a reliable structured field for payment or travel support - confirm details with the study team.
Questions & answers
Do participants get paid in this trial?
This study's listing includes signals that participants may be compensated or receive a stipend. Amounts vary and are set by the study team - confirm the details with them.
Is it free to join, and do I need insurance?
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How long does this study last?
The listing doesn't state an exact length. The study team walks you through the schedule and number of visits before you decide to enroll.
Who can join this trial?
This study is enrolling all sexes, 2 years to 6 years. Healthy volunteers may be eligible. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.
Where is this trial taking place?
Study sites include Vitacura, Santiago Metropolitan, Chile. Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.
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