Status:
COMPLETED
A GameBoy as a Distraction Before Surgery in Children
Lead Sponsor:
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Conditions:
Anxiety
Eligibility:
All Genders
4-16 years
Phase:
PHASE2
Brief Summary
Preoperative anxiety is characterized by subjective feelings of tension, apprehension, nervousness and worry. In children, preoperative anxiety is reported to result in postoperative negative psycholo...
Detailed Description
Preoperative anxiety is characterized by subjective feelings of tension, apprehension, nervousness and worry. In children, preoperative anxiety is reported to result in postoperative negative psycholo...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- Male or female patients ages 4 years to 16 years
- ASA rating of I-II
- Mask induction of general anesthesia
Exclusion
- Emergency Surgery
- Children who have developmental disabilities or chronic illness
- Children who have had repetitive surgeries.
- Families who do not have a telephone
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2004
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
End Date :
April 1 2006
Estimated Enrollment :
158 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00176670
Start Date
January 1 2004
End Date
April 1 2006
Last Update
October 6 2016
Active Locations (1)
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New Jersey Medical School
Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07103