Clinical trial Recruiting at 6 sites Observational Ages 7 to 17

Questionnaire to assess children's satisfaction after surgery

Official title: Development and Validation of a Perioperative Satisfaction Questionnaire in Children Population

Run by University Hospital, Montpellier · NCT04608968 · Data updated 2026-11-12

This study is trying to create a questionnaire to see how satisfied children aged 7 and older feel after having surgery.

Quick facts

Study typeObservational
Ages7 Years to 17 Years
SexAll
Enrollment600 (estimated)
SponsorUniversity Hospital, Montpellier
Academic / other
Locations6 sites (Montpellier, Montpellier and 5 other locations)
StatusRecruiting
StartedSeptember 1, 2020
Main results expectedDecember 1, 2026
Study endsDecember 1, 2026
Registry record updatedNovember 27, 2024
Trial IDNCT04608968 on ClinicalTrials.gov

Is this trial a fit for you?

Likely a good fit

Ideal candidates for this study are children aged 7 years and older who are undergoing elective surgery with general anesthesia and can comprehend and respond to the questionnaire.

Probably not a fit

Patients who may not benefit from this study include those undergoing emergency surgeries or those with cognitive troubles or intellectual disabilities.

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 develop and validate a self-report questionnaire designed to evaluate the satisfaction levels of children following elective surgery. The process involves conducting face-to-face interviews with children aged 7 years and older to gather insights on their postoperative experiences and identify common themes. The final questionnaire will undergo psychometric validation to ensure its reliability and effectiveness in measuring satisfaction.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this questionnaire could provide valuable insights into children's postoperative experiences, leading to improved care and satisfaction in pediatric surgical settings.

How similar studies have gone: Other studies have successfully developed and validated similar satisfaction questionnaires in pediatric populations, indicating a promising approach.

Who can join: the full rules

Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria:

* children 7 years and older
* elective surgery
* general anesthesia
* abiliy to understand and read questions

Exclusion criteria:

* emergency
* cognitive trouble
* intellectual disability

Where it's running

  • Uhmontpellier
    Montpellier, Montpellier, France
    Recruiting
  • UH Bordeaux
    Bordeaux, France
    Recruiting
  • UH Grenoble
    Grenoble, France
    Recruiting
  • UH Nîmes
    Nîmes, France
    Recruiting
  • UH Reims
    Reims, France
    Recruiting
  • UH Toulouse
    Toulouse, France
    Recruiting

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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.
Last reviewed 2026-11-14 by the Find a Trial editorial team. Information on this page is for educational purposes and is not medical advice. Always consult qualified healthcare professionals about clinical trial participation.