Recruiting NA Emergence Delirium

New treatment option for Emergence Delirium

Official title Live Parent-Child Video Interaction and Cartoon Watching for Emergence Agitation in Children

ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT07689305

What this study is testing

What it's testing
Preoperative anxiety is common in preschool-aged children and may make anesthesia induction more difficult and contribute to agitation during recovery from general anesthesia. Non-drug distraction methods may help children cope with separation from their parents and the unfamiliar operating room environment.
  • Which group you join is decided by chance.

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Who can take part

Ages 2 to 6

You may be able to join if

  • Children aged 2 to 6 years.
  • Scheduled to undergo an elective surgical procedure.
  • Scheduled to undergo surgery under general anesthesia.
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I or II.
  • Able to communicate in Turkish and understand verbal instructions.

You likely can't join if

  • History of neurodevelopmental delay, psychiatric illness, or a significant behavioral disorder.
  • Significant visual or hearing impairment that limits communication.
  • Use of sedative, hypnotic, or psychotropic medication within the previous 2 weeks.
  • Requirement for pharmacological premedication or additional sedation during the intraoperative period.
  • Serious systemic disease or ASA physical status III or higher.
  • A protocol deviation during anesthesia or surgery, including complications or cancellation of surgery.
See the full eligibility criteria
Who can join
  • Children aged 2 to 6 years.
  • Scheduled to undergo an elective surgical procedure.
  • Scheduled to undergo surgery under general anesthesia.
  • American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status I or II.
  • Able to communicate in Turkish and understand verbal instructions.
  • Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian.
  • No pharmacological premedication planned during the preoperative period.
  • No serious systemic disease and no use of sedative or psychotropic medication
What rules you out
  • History of neurodevelopmental delay, psychiatric illness, or a significant behavioral disorder.
  • Significant visual or hearing impairment that limits communication.
  • Use of sedative, hypnotic, or psychotropic medication within the previous 2 weeks.
  • Requirement for pharmacological premedication or additional sedation during the intraoperative period.
  • Serious systemic disease or ASA physical status III or higher.
  • A protocol deviation during anesthesia or surgery, including complications or cancellation of surgery.
  • Inability to obtain written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian.
  • Inability to comply with the assigned intervention or inability to complete the video-based i

The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where it's taking place

  • Izmir, İzmir, Turkey (Türkiye)

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 - confirm specifics with the study team.

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. The study team makes the final eligibility decision.

Where is this trial taking place?

Study sites include Izmir, İzmir, Turkey (Türkiye). Enter your location above to see the nearest site and check your eligibility.

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