RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07175779

Teleconsultation vs Face-to-Face Evaluation for Perioperative Respiratory Events in Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy

Effect of Teleconsultation Compared to Face-to-Face Evaluation on Perioperative Respiratory Events in Pediatric Adenotonsillectomy: A Randomized Non Inferiority Trial


Sponsor

Andrea Saporito

Enrollment

106 participants

Start Date

Dec 11, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this clinical trial is to assess whether preoperative anesthesia teleconsultation is at least equivalent to in-person consultation in preventing perioperative respiratory adverse events (such temporary reduction in oxygen levels in the blood) in the operating room and in the first 24 hours after the surgery in pediatric adenotonsillectomy. Researchers will compare the teleconsultation to in-person consultation to see if there is a difference in the frequency of respiratory adverse events in the operating room and during the first 24 hours after adenotonsillectomy. Participants will: \- undergo a traditional in-person anesthesiology consultation scheduled at the hospital or a online preoperative anesthesiology teleconsultation.


Eligibility

Max Age: 16 Years

Plain Language Summary

Simplified for easier understanding

This study is comparing two ways of evaluating children before tonsil removal surgery (adenotonsillectomy) — a remote video consultation versus the traditional in-person visit — to see which approach better identifies children at risk for breathing problems during anesthesia. **You may be eligible if...** - The child is under 16 years old and scheduled for an elective tonsillectomy or adenotonsillectomy - The child has an ASA physical status of I to III (meaning generally healthy to having some controlled health conditions) - A parent or legal guardian is able and willing to provide consent **You may NOT be eligible if...** - The parent or guardian is unable or unwilling to give consent - The child has contraindications to general anesthesia - The child has a known drug allergy to anesthetic medications - The child has a potentially difficult airway or poorly controlled chronic conditions Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

OTHERFace-to-Face Preanesthesia Consultation

Participants receive a standard preoperative anesthesia consultation in person at the hospital

OTHERTelemedicine Preanestehsia Consultation

Participants receive a preoperative anesthesia consultation remotely via video conferencing using a secure telemedicine platform.


Locations(1)

Ospedale Regionale Bellinzona e Valli

Bellinzona, Canton Ticino, Switzerland

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