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

RecruitingNAAges 5 Years - 12 YearsAllAssistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille
NCT06972420 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

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 n

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Children aged between 5 and 12 years, i.e., able to engage in verbal communication; * Scheduled for surgery requiring hospitalization at least one day prior to the procedure, including but not limited to gastrointestinal or urological surgery, ENT procedures, plastic interventions, and orthopedic surgery (e.g., scoliosis correction); * Provision of written informed consent by the parents or legal guardians (or by the sole parent/legal guardian, where applicable); * Parental agreement to participate in the study by completing the required questionnaires;Affiliation with or entitlement to a national social security scheme Exclusion Criteria: * Patients with cognitive developmental disorders; * Patients requiring regular general anesthesia as part of ongoing medical management; * Patients undergoing emergency surgery; * Patients with a known psychiatric disorder; * Patients diagnosed with an autism spectrum disorder (ASD).
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What it tests

  • Hypnosis session
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Where

1 site
Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille
Marseille, France
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