Actively Recruiting

Phase Not Applicable
Age: 5Years - 12Years
All Genders
NCT06972420

Improving the Quality of Anesthesia Induction by Reducing Preoperative Anxiety in the Operating Room

Led by Assistance Publique Hopitaux De Marseille · Updated on 2025-09-22

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Participants Needed

1

Research Sites

65 weeks

Total Duration

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AI-Summary

What this Trial Is About

Preoperative anxiety refers to a range of physical and/or psychological manifestations, which can have a significant impact on medical outcomes and the experience of the child and their parents. This study aims to evaluate the impact of preoperative preparation combined with a hypnosis session conducted by nurse anesthetists (IADE) trained in working with children and their families. The goal is to improve the child's experience and reduce perioperative anxiety and stress. It is divided into two phases: * First phase, called "Before": Standard preoperative care is provided according to the existing protocol in the department. Anxiety levels will be measured at the time of induction in the operating room. * Second phase, called "After": In the two weeks prior to surgery, in addition to the standard preoperative care currently in place, the patient will receive a 30-minute visit from a nurse anesthetist trained in hypnosis. This is an added procedure complementing the anesthesia consultation. The visit is divided into two parts: 10 minutes to review and clarify the explanations given by the anesthesiologist and surgeon, and 20 minutes of a formal hypnosis session. A personalized liaison form will be completed to facilitate communication between the consultation and the operating room. Anxiety levels will again be measured at the time of induction.

CONDITIONS

Official Title

Improving the Quality of Anesthesia Induction by Reducing Preoperative Anxiety in the Operating Room

Who Can Participate

Age: 5Years - 12Years
All Genders

Eligibility Criteria

Eligible

You may qualify if you...

  • Children aged between 5 and 12 years who can engage in verbal communication
  • Scheduled for surgery requiring at least one day of hospitalization, including gastrointestinal, urological, ENT, plastic, or orthopedic surgeries
  • Written informed consent provided by parents or legal guardians
  • Parental agreement to participate by completing required questionnaires
  • Affiliation with or entitlement to a national social security scheme
Not Eligible

You will not qualify if you...

  • Cognitive developmental disorders
  • Regular general anesthesia as part of ongoing medical management
  • Emergency surgery
  • Known psychiatric disorders
  • Diagnosed autism spectrum disorder (ASD)

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Trial Site Locations

Total: 1 location

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Assistance Publique Hôpitaux de Marseille

Marseille, France, 13005

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Research Team

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Fleur Vincent-Jabouille

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How is the study designed?

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Masking

NONE

Allocation

NON_RANDOMIZED

Model

SEQUENTIAL

Primary Purpose

PREVENTION

Number of Arms

2

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