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Clinical Observation and Risk Factor Analysis of the Incidence of Postoperative PTSD in Children

China400 participantsStarted 2025-08-20

Plain-language summary

Preoperative anxiety, pain, and repeated exposure to general anesthesia may increase the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children. This study aims to establish a clinical database by collecting the incidence and risk factors of PTSD in children aged 6 to 12 undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia, with a primary focus on evaluating the overall postoperative PTSD incidence, its incidence at different time points, and identifying potential risk factors.

Who can participate

Age range6 Years – 12 Years

SexALL

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Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged 6-12 years scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia. * Parent or legal guardian provides informed consent and agrees to complete a 1-year follow-up. Exclusion Criteria: * History of psychiatric disorders (e.g., PTSD, anxiety disorders), substance abuse, long-term use of steroids or hormonal medications. * Significant cognitive impairment that hinders understanding of study procedures. * Emergency surgery or trauma-related procedures requiring urgent general anesthesia. * Recent (within two weeks) upper respiratory tract infection or severe pulmonary disease.

What they're measuring

Overall incidence of PTSD at different time points

Timeframe: 6 months

Trial details

NCT IDNCT07088692

SponsorJianHao Zhang

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-11-20

Contact for this trial

LingXin Wei

+8613621159500 weilx3934@sina.com

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