NCT07230743 The Study Evaluates the Effect of an Interactive Projector as a Distraction for Children During Anesthetic Induction. The Primary Objective is to Reduce Perioperative Anxiety, Measured With the Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (mYPAS).
| NCT ID | NCT07230743 |
| Status | Recruiting |
| Phase | — |
| Sponsor | Clinica Alemana de Santiago |
| Condition | Anxiety |
| Study Type | INTERVENTIONAL |
| Enrollment | 70 participants |
| Start Date | 2025-07-01 |
| Primary Completion | 2025-12 |
Eligibility & Interventions
Eligibility Fast-Check
Enter your details for a quick preliminary check. This does not replace medical advice.
What to Expect as a Participant
You will actively receive the study intervention — which may be a drug, biologic, device, or procedure.
This trial targets 70 participants in total. It began in 2025-07-01 with a primary completion date of 2025-12.
⚠ This information is for research awareness only. Always consult your physician before joining any clinical trial. Participation is voluntary and you may withdraw at any time.
Brief Summary
This study is designed to evaluate the effect of technology as a distraction technique during anesthetic induction in children, starting from their arrival to the operating room. An interactive film will be displayed using a projector (BERT: Bedside Entertaining and Relaxation Tool) mounted on a whiteboard in front of the child's gurney. The primary outcome is perioperative anxiety, measured with the Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (mYPAS).
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing elective procedures under general anesthesia at Clinica Alemana * Parent or caregiver presence for mask induction * ASA I, II * Ages 2-6 years of age * Spanish speaking * Parental consent/patient assent Exclusion Criteria: * Patient or parental does not consent * ASA ≥ III * Emergency surgery * Intravenous induction of anesthesia * Patient with a significant neurological condition or major developmental disability * Severe visual or auditory defects * Patients admitted using a crib as the mode of transport
Contact & Investigator
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can join the NCT07230743 clinical trial?
This trial is open to participants of all sexes, aged 2 Years or older, up to 6 Years, studying Anxiety. Full inclusion and exclusion criteria are listed in the Eligibility Criteria section. Always confirm your eligibility with the research team before applying.
Is NCT07230743 currently recruiting?
Yes, NCT07230743 is actively recruiting participants. Contact the research team at xmora@alemana.cl for enrollment information.
Where is the NCT07230743 trial being conducted?
This trial is being conducted at Vitacura, Chile.
Who is sponsoring the NCT07230743 clinical trial?
NCT07230743 is sponsored by Clinica Alemana de Santiago. The trial plans to enroll 70 participants.
Related Trials
Related Intelligence Guides
In-depth guides covering this condition's trials, eligibility, and what to expect.