CompletedNot Applicable

Comparison of Pharmacological and Non-Pharmacological Interventions For Alleviating Preoperative Anxiety In Children

Pakistan84 participantsStarted 2023-03-20

Plain-language summary

The purpose of this study is to find out any beneficial effects of electronic devices over preoperative pharmacological intervention in the preoperative period.

Who can participate

Age range2 Years – 12 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion criteria

✓. Children aged between 2 and 12 years old
✓. ASA I and II
✓. Informed consent signed by parents or legal guardians

Exclusion criteria

✕. Previous exposure to surgery
✕. Contraindication to midazolam
✕. Patients with developmental delay
✕. Patients with significant visual/hearing problems

What they're measuring

modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale

Timeframe: Day 1

Trial details

NCT IDNCT05469412

SponsorAga Khan University

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeINTERVENTIONAL

Primary completion2024-03-25

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