We Will Compare Anxiety Levels Between English and Spanish-speaking Patients Before Surgery at a … (NCT06624410) | Clinical Trial Compass
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We Will Compare Anxiety Levels Between English and Spanish-speaking Patients Before Surgery at a Children's Hospital. We Hypothesize That Spanish-speaking Patients Will Experience Greater Anxiety, so an Educational Intervention Will be Introduced One-week Before Surgery.
50 participantsStarted 2025-10
Plain-language summary
The goal of this trial is to first evaluate whether a difference exists in anxiety scores between Spanish-speaking children and English-speaking children in the pre-operative setting in our patient population as assessed by the validated myPAS-SF anxiety index. In the interventional phase, the investigators hypothesize that the use of a language-concordant, educational intervention by study participants at home during the week preceding surgery will decrease pre-operative anxiety in Spanish-speaking children, as assessed by the validated mYPAS-SF anxiety index.
Who can participate
Age range
5 Years – 14 Years
Sex
ALL
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Inclusion Criteria:
* Hispanic/Latino Spanish-Speaking children ages 5-14 years
* Undergoing surgery in the Doernbecher Operating Rooms
Exclusion Criteria:
* Subjects having cardiac surgery
* Parent refusal of consent
* Children that refuse assent
* Children with psychiatric or atypical neurodevelopmental conditions such as autism or sensory processing disorders that put them at greater risk for pre-surgical anxiety, history of prior surgery, and children with global developmental delay as noted by ICD codes or diagnosis on their problem list
Parent/Guardian Exclusion Criteria
* Impaired decision-making adults
* Incarcerated adults
Questions worth asking your doctor
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1Based on my diagnosis and history, is this trial worth exploring for me — or is there a standard treatment we should try first?
2What does this trial's phase tell us about how much is already known about its safety and benefit?
3What would taking part actually involve for me — visits, tests, time, and travel?
4What are the known and possible risks or side effects I should weigh, and how would they be monitored?
5If this trial isn't the right fit, what other options or trials would you suggest I look into?
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Questions for the trial coordinator
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1What does taking part actually involve week to week — how many visits, where, and how long does each one take?
2What costs are covered by the study, and what might I have to pay for myself, including travel, parking, or time off work?
3What happens during screening, and what happens if the study team confirms I don't meet the criteria after those tests?
4Who pays for the scans, blood work, and other tests the trial requires — the study, my insurance, or me?
5How will being in the trial affect my regular care, and will my own doctor stay informed and involved?
6Can I leave the trial at any point if I change my mind, and what would happen to my care if I do?
A starting point for the conversation — always confirm anything about your own eligibility, costs, and care with the study team and your doctor.
What they're measuring
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Anxiety score using the mYPAS-SF anxiety index
Timeframe: On average 1-2 weeks. From enrollment to day of surgery.