Status:
COMPLETED
Does Distraction With a Hand Held Video Game Reduce Preoperative and Emergence Anxiety in Children?
Lead Sponsor:
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
Collaborating Sponsors:
Nintendo of North America
Conditions:
Pediatric Emergence Agitation and Pain
Eligibility:
All Genders
4-12 years
Phase:
NA
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...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 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 Children who have excessive anxiety attacks or who are currently on benzopaines
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
December 1 2005
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 1 2007
Estimated Enrollment :
119 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT00932685
Start Date
December 1 2005
End Date
July 1 2007
Last Update
July 3 2009
Active Locations (1)
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University Hospital
Newark, New Jersey, United States, 07101