Comparing language used during anesthesia induction in children

Is this trial a fit for you?

A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.

What this trial studies

This study aims to evaluate the effects of standard versus positive language used by clinicians during inhalational induction of anesthesia on anxiety and negative behaviors in children aged 5 to 10 years. It is a prospective randomized parallel group trial where participants will be assigned to either the common language group or the positive language group. The goal is to determine if the type of language used can influence the child's experience during anesthesia induction.

Why it matters

Who can join: the full rules

Inclusion Criteria:

* ASA 1 and 2 (Healthy Patients)
* Non-emergent cases
* 5-10 year olds
* Patients receiving inhalational induction

Exclusion Criteria:

* Non-English speaking
* History of prior inhalational inductions
* Hearing difficulty
* Behavioral difficulty (Autism, Oppositional Defiant Disorder)
* Patients receiving premedication other than midazolam

Where it's running

• Boston Children's Hospital
  Boston, Massachusetts, United States Recruiting

Study contacts

• Principal investigator: John Fiadjoe, MD — Boston Children's Hospital
• Study coordinator: John Fiadjoe, MD
• Email: john.fiadjoe@childrens.harvard.edu
• Phone: 617-355-7737

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How to take part

1. Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
2. Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
3. Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.