Giving Children a Voice in Pediatric Anesthesia
Official title: Patient, Parent and Clinician Voices - Establishing National and International Research Priorities for Paediatric Anaesthesia and Perioperative Medicine
Run by Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern · NCT07524049 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project tests whether asking children, parents, and clinicians about priorities can shape future pediatric anesthesia research in Switzerland.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Ages | 6 Years and up |
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 1040 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | Insel Gruppe AG, University Hospital Bern Academic / other |
| Locations | 7 sites (Aarau, Canton of Aargau and 6 other locations) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | May 27, 2026 |
| Main results expected | October 30, 2027 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2027 |
| Registry record updated | August 11, 2026 |
| Trial ID | NCT07524049 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Children aged 6-16 undergoing pediatric perioperative care, along with their caregivers, and clinicians in pediatric perioperative medicine who reside in Switzerland and can understand German, French, or Italian.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients outside the age range, those not residing in Switzerland, or individuals unable to complete the survey languages may not receive direct benefits.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational effort collects national input from children aged 6-16, their caregivers, and clinicians to identify research priorities in pediatric perioperative care. It uses two rounds of online surveys to generate ideas and then rank the top priorities, with participation from multiple Swiss centers. The study aims to enhance patient and family engagement and guide future family-centered research in pediatric anesthesia. Eligible participants include children aged 6-16, their caregivers, and clinicians in pediatric perioperative medicine, with surveys conducted in German, French, or Italian. Exclusion criteria are non-residents of Switzerland or language barriers that prevent completion.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: Identifying key research priorities could steer future studies to improve the child and family experience surrounding anesthesia and perioperative care.
How similar studies have gone: Previous efforts in similar patient- and family-prioritization approaches have successfully shaped subsequent pediatric perioperative research agendas, though the exact methods may vary by country.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients aged 6-16 years * Caregivers of patients aged 6-16 years * Clinicians working in paediatric perioperative medicine Exclusion Criteria: * Patients \<6 and \>16 years * Residence not in Switzerland * Inability to understand one of the 3 study languages (german, french, italian)
Where it's running
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Ksa
Aarau, Canton of Aargau, Switzerland Recruiting -
Ukbb
Basel, Canton of Basel-City, Switzerland Recruiting -
Inselspital Bern
Bern, Canton of Bern, Switzerland Recruiting -
Hfr
Fribourg, Canton of Fribourg, Switzerland Recruiting -
Hug
Geneva, Canton of Geneva, Switzerland Recruiting -
Luks
Lucerne, Canton of Lucerne, Switzerland Recruiting
Show 1 more location
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Ospedale regionale Bellinzona
Bellinzona, Canton Ticino, Switzerland Recruiting
Study contacts
- Study coordinator: Thomas Riva, Prof. Dr. med.
- Email: thomas.riva@insel.ch
- Phone: +41 31 632 2725
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How to take part
- Review the eligibility criteria above with your treating physician.
- Check the official listing on ClinicalTrials.gov for the latest contact details and recruitment status.
- Contact the study coordinator or principal investigator to ask for pre-screening. Pre-screening is free and never obligates you to enroll.