Survey on Parents' Understanding of Pediatric Sedation
Official title: Survey of Parental Perception of Procedural Analgosedation in Pediatric Age.
Run by IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna · NCT06794879 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is trying to understand what parents know and feel about sedation for their kids during medical procedures to improve communication and support from healthcare providers.
Quick facts
| Study type | Observational |
|---|---|
| Sex | All |
| Enrollment | 700 (estimated) |
| Sponsor | IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna Academic / other |
| Locations | 1 site (Bologna, Italy) |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Started | December 11, 2024 |
| Main results expected | December 31, 2025 |
| Study ends | December 31, 2025 |
| Registry record updated | January 27, 2025 |
| Trial ID | NCT06794879 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
Is this trial a fit for you?
✓Likely a good fit
Ideal candidates for this study are parents or guardians of children aged 2 months to 14 years who are attending a withdrawal clinic.
✕Probably not a fit
Patients who do not have parents or guardians available to participate in the survey may not benefit from this study.
A plain-English reading of the study's rules. Only the study team can confirm whether you qualify.
What this trial studies
This observational study aims to gather insights from parents regarding their knowledge and perceptions of procedural sedation for their children. By conducting surveys, the study seeks to identify gaps in understanding and highlight parents' expectations and concerns. The findings will inform strategies to enhance communication between healthcare providers and parents, ultimately guiding the development of training programs for better management of procedural sedation.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this study could lead to improved communication and understanding between healthcare providers and parents, enhancing the overall experience of procedural sedation for pediatric patients.
How similar studies have gone: While similar studies on parental perceptions have been conducted, this specific approach focusing on procedural sedation in pediatrics may provide novel insights.
Who can join: the full rules
Show full inclusion / exclusion criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Parents of children between the ages of 2 months and 14 years who are afferent to the withdrawal clinic Exclusion Criteria: * None
Where it's running
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IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero - Universitaria di Bologna
Bologna, Italy, Italy Recruiting
Study contacts
- Principal investigator: Laura Andreozzi, MD — IRCCS Azienda Ospedaliero-Universitaria di Bologna
- Study coordinator: Laura Andreozzi, MD
- Email: laura.andreozzi@aosp.bo.it
- Phone: 0512143012
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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.