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Induction in the Dark
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina
Summary
This study will enroll children ages 2-6 who are undergoing an elective outpatient surgical procedure under general anesthesia. They will be randomized to one of the following groups and assessed for preoperative anxiety, mask acceptance, and behavioral changes in the following week. 1. darkened room and star projector with parental presence; 2. preoperative midazolam 0.5 mg/kg by mouth and parental presence; or 3. parental presence alone.
Official title: Induction in the Dark: a Prospective Randomized Control Trial for Perioperative Pediatric Anxiety
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
2 Years - 6 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
240
Start Date
2024-04-16
Completion Date
2026-06-22
Last Updated
2025-07-08
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
Dark with star projector
When in the operating room prior to the start of induction, the room will be darkened, and a star projector that lights up the ceiling and walls will be turned on.
Preoperative midazolam
Midazolam by mouth preoperatively.
Parental Presence
A parent or guardian will accompany the child into the OR and be present for the start of induction.
Locations (1)
Medical University of South Carolina
Charleston, South Carolina, United States