Status:
COMPLETED
Clowns as Treatment for Preoperative Anxiety in Children: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Lead Sponsor:
Sheba Medical Center
Conditions:
Pre Operative Anxiety
Eligibility:
All Genders
2-8 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
This study wants to test the hypothesis that trained clowns can reduce anxiety in children undergoing general anesthesia. We will compare the effect of the clowns to the commonly used anti-anxiety med...
Detailed Description
The perioperative environment, often anxiety-provoking for adults, may be quite frightening for children. The detrimental effects of preoperative anxiety are not confined to the preoperative period. A...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- ASA I and II
- Children aged 2-8 years
Exclusion
- Previous surgery
- ASA \> II
- Parents' refusal
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
January 1 2006
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
January 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
65 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00609960
Start Date
January 1 2006
End Date
January 1 2007
Last Update
February 7 2008
Active Locations (1)
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Sheba Medical Center
Tel Litwinsky, Ramat Gan, Israel, 52621