Video game that uses breath to calm kids before anesthesia never got off the ground
NCT ID NCT04208984
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study planned to test a device called Lullabreath, a video game controlled by breathing in and out, to help children aged 4-11 feel less anxious when getting anesthesia before surgery. The game was meant to encourage steady breathing and distract the child. However, the trial was withdrawn before any children were enrolled, so no results are available.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Lullabreath device (interactive multimedia diversion device with breath control)
- What this could lead to
- If it had worked, this could have pointed toward a drug-free way to reduce anxiety and improve the anesthesia experience for children.
- What could go wrong
- The trial was withdrawn before any participants were enrolled, so no data exist. It is unknown whether the device would have been effective or practical in a real operating room.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, Utah, 84112, United States
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