Interactive game versus video for children going to sleep
This study compares two ways to help children feel calm when they go to sleep for surgery: playing an active interactive game versus watching a passive video. It aims to see which method helps reduce anxiety and fear during the anesthesia process.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 3 and 8 years old.
- Your child should be in good health or have only mild medical conditions (classified as ASA I or II).
- Your child must be scheduled for surgery or a procedure that requires general anesthesia.
- Your child must be able to go to sleep using a face mask (inhalational induction) without receiving a calming medicine beforehand.
- Your child should be calm and able to cooperate during the anesthesia process.
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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