RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT06972420

Improving the Quality of Anesthesia Induction by Reducing Preoperative Anxiety in the Operating Room


Sponsor

Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille

Enrollment

60 participants

Start Date

Jul 2, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

Preoperative anxiety refers to a range of physical and/or psychological manifestations, which can have a significant impact on medical outcomes and the experience of the child and their parents. This study aims to evaluate the impact of preoperative preparation combined with a hypnosis session conducted by nurse anesthetists (IADE) trained in working with children and their families. The goal is to improve the child's experience and reduce perioperative anxiety and stress. It is divided into two phases: * First phase, called "Before": Standard preoperative care is provided according to the existing protocol in the department. Anxiety levels will be measured at the time of induction in the operating room. * Second phase, called "After": In the two weeks prior to surgery, in addition to the standard preoperative care currently in place, the patient will receive a 30-minute visit from a nurse anesthetist trained in hypnosis. This is an added procedure complementing the anesthesia consultation. The visit is divided into two parts: 10 minutes to review and clarify the explanations given by the anesthesiologist and surgeon, and 20 minutes of a formal hypnosis session. A personalized liaison form will be completed to facilitate communication between the consultation and the operating room. Anxiety levels will again be measured at the time of induction.


Eligibility

Min Age: 5 YearsMax Age: 12 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is looking at ways to reduce pre-surgery anxiety in children, with the goal of making anesthesia (the process of going to sleep for surgery) go more smoothly. **You may be eligible if...** - Your child is between 5 and 12 years old and can communicate verbally - Your child is scheduled for a planned surgery that requires at least one night in the hospital (e.g., gastrointestinal, ear/nose/throat, orthopedic, or plastic surgery) - Parents or guardians are willing to complete questionnaires as part of the study **You may NOT be eligible if...** - Your child has a cognitive or developmental disorder - Your child requires regular general anesthesia as part of ongoing treatment - Your child is scheduled for emergency surgery - Your child has a known psychiatric disorder or autism spectrum disorder Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

BEHAVIORALHypnosis session

Within the two weeks prior to surgery, in addition to the standard preoperative care currently in place, the patient will receive a 30-minute visit from a nurse anesthetist trained in hypnosis. This is an added procedure complementing the anesthesia consultation. The visit is divided into two parts: 10 minutes to review and clarify the explanations given by the anesthesiologist and surgeon, and 20 minutes of a formal hypnosis session. A personalized liaison form will be completed to facilitate communication between the consultation and the operating room.


Locations(1)

Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille

Marseille, France

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