Movie magic calms young patients before anesthesia
NCT ID NCT07230743
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tests whether showing an interactive movie to children ages 2-6 during the start of anesthesia can lower their anxiety. About 70 kids having planned surgery will either get the movie distraction or standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety levels using a special scale to see if the technology helps kids stay calmer.
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Study facts
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- Phase
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Not a phased trial
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- Participants
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About 70 people
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- Started
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Jul 2025
- Expected to finish
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Jul 2026
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- Lead sponsor
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Other sponsor
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Who can take part
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2 to 6 years
- Sex
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Anyone
- Healthy volunteers
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Accepted
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Inclusion Criteria: * Patients undergoing elective procedures under general anesthesia at Clinica Alemana * Parent or caregiver presence for mask induction * ASA I, II * Ages 2-6 years of age * Spanish speaking * Parental consent/patient assent Exclusion Criteria: * Patient or parental does not consent * ASA ≥ III * Emergency surgery * Intravenous induction of anesthesia * Patient with a significant neurological condition or major developmental disability * Severe visual or auditory defects * Patients admitted using a crib as the mode of transport
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Locations
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Clínica Alemana de Santiago
RECRUITINGVitacura, Santiago Metropolitan, 7630000, Chile
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