RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06324955

Language During Inhalational Induction

A Prospective Randomized Study Comparing Positive Language vs Common Language During Inhalational Induction


Sponsor

Boston Children's Hospital

Enrollment

128 participants

Start Date

Apr 8, 2024

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The aim of this study is to compare the impact of common (standard of care) language vs positive language used by clinicians during inhalational induction of anesthesia on anxiety and negative behaviors in children. This is a prospective randomized parallel group trial. Patients will be randomized 1:1 to the common/standard language group or the positive language group.


Eligibility

Min Age: 5 YearsMax Age: 10 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This clinical trial is studying a behavioral approach called Positive language during induction and a behavioral approach called Standard/common language during induction for people with anesthesia; adverse effect and emergence delirium. The study is currently recruiting participants at 1 location. People eligible for this study include aged 5 Years to 10 Years.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALStandard/common language during induction

The anesthesiologist taking care of the patient will use scripted common/standard language during the induction.

BEHAVIORALPositive language during induction

The anesthesiologist taking care of the patient will use scripted positive language during the induction.


Locations(1)

Boston Children's Hospital

Boston, Massachusetts, United States

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