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Language During Inhalational Induction
Sponsor: Boston Children's Hospital
Summary
The aim of this study is to compare the impact of common (standard of care) language vs positive language used by clinicians during inhalational induction of anesthesia on anxiety and negative behaviors in children. This is a prospective randomized parallel group trial. Patients will be randomized 1:1 to the common/standard language group or the positive language group.
Official title: A Prospective Randomized Study Comparing Positive Language vs Common Language During Inhalational Induction
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
5 Years - 10 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
128
Start Date
2024-04-08
Completion Date
2027-04
Last Updated
2026-01-09
Healthy Volunteers
No
Interventions
Standard/common language during induction
The anesthesiologist taking care of the patient will use scripted common/standard language during the induction.
Positive language during induction
The anesthesiologist taking care of the patient will use scripted positive language during the induction.
Locations (1)
Boston Children's Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts, United States