Induction in the Dark

Summary

This study will enroll children ages 2-6 who are undergoing an elective outpatient surgical procedure under general anesthesia. They will be randomized to one of the following groups and assessed for preoperative anxiety, mask acceptance, and behavioral changes in the following week. 1. darkened room and star projector with parental presence; 2. preoperative midazolam 0.5 mg/kg by mouth and parental presence; or 3. parental presence alone.

Timeline

Start

2024-04-16

Primary completion

2027-04-15

Completion

2027-05-22

Drugs

Indications

No indication recorded.