CompletedNot Applicable

Clowns as Treatment for Preoperative Anxiety in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial

Israel65 participantsStarted 2006-01

Plain-language summary

This study wants to test the hypothesis that trained clowns can reduce anxiety in children undergoing general anesthesia. We will compare the effect of the clowns to the commonly used anti-anxiety medication we commonly use

Who can participate

Age range2 Years – 8 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * ASA I and II * Children aged 2-8 years Exclusion Criteria: * Previous surgery * ASA \> II * Parents' refusal

What they're measuring

anxiety level

Timeframe: waiting area and enterance to OR -1 hour

Trial details

NCT IDNCT00609960

SponsorSheba Medical Center

Sponsor typeOTHER_GOV

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2007-01

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