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

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New Jersey Medical School

Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07103