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Effect of Social Stories on Anesthesia Compliance in Children With Autism

RecruitingNAAges 3 Years - 18 YearsAllDiskapi Yildirim Beyazit Education and Research H…
NCT07356895 on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) frequently experience heightened anxiety and reduced cooperation during the perioperative period, which can complicate anesthesia induction and negatively affect procedural safety and efficiency. Non-pharmacological behavioral preparation methods that enhance predictability and understanding of medical procedures may improve anesthesia-related cooperation in this vulnerable population. The Social Stories Technique is a structured, visual-based behavioral intervention designed to support children with ASD by explaining upcoming experiences in a clear and developmentally appropriate manner. This prospective controlled study aims to evaluate the effect of the Social Stories Technique on anesthesia compliance and preoperative anxiety in children with Autism Spectrum Disorder undergoing elective surgery. Children in the intervention group will rec

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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Children diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder * Patients scheduled for elective surgical procedures * Children aged 3 to 18 years * American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status class I-II * Written informed consent obtained from a parent or legal guardian * Caregivers willing and able to read the Social Stories materials at home as instructed * Caregivers able to understand the Social Stories materials prepared in the Turkish language Exclusion Criteria: * Children with ASA physical status class III or higher systemic disease * Patients requiring emergency surgery * Children with severe intellectual disability or significant visual or hearing impairment * History of severe behavioral problems during previous general anesthesia * Families unable or unwilling to comply with the Social Stories intervention during the study period * Inability to obtain written informed consent from a parent or legal guardian * Children receiving pharmacological treatment for a comorbid psychiatric disorder
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What it tests

  • Social Stories Group
  • Routine Preoperative Preparation Group
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Where

1 site
Ankara Etlik City Hospital
Ankara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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