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Use of an Adaptive Sensory Environment in Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) Patients in the Perioperative Environment

Launched by DAYTON CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL · Aug 3, 2021

Trial Information

Current as of August 11, 2025

Completed

Keywords

Pediatric Anesthesia Autism Spectrum Disorder Procedural Anxiety

ClinConnect Summary

At Dayton Children's, all patients with autism or other developmental delays are called prior to the day of surgery by child life specialists to obtain a coping plan to be entered into the EHR. Those patients that meet the criteria will be approached via telephone call 24-48 hours prior to procedure by the research team to describe the study and gauge interest in participating.

The pilot study will recruit a total of sixty patients in two parallel groups randomized to 1:1 allocation: control group (standard practice with no sensory adaptive environment) or intervention group (sensory adapt...

Gender

ALL

Eligibility criteria

  • Inclusion Criteria:
  • 1. Formal diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, or pervasive developmental disorder NOS
  • 2. Presenting for outpatient surgery at Dayton Children's Hospital main campus
  • Exclusion Criteria:
  • 1. A coping plan is not able to be obtained prior to day of surgery
  • 2. An American Society of Anesthesiology (ASA) risk score greater than 3
  • 3. Non-English speaking
  • 4. Refusal of participation by guardian

About Dayton Children's Hospital

Dayton Children's Hospital is a leading pediatric healthcare institution dedicated to providing high-quality, compassionate care to children and their families. As a recognized clinical trial sponsor, the hospital emphasizes innovation and research to advance pediatric medicine. By fostering collaborations with academic institutions and industry partners, Dayton Children's Hospital aims to enhance treatment options and improve health outcomes for children through rigorous clinical studies. Committed to ethical practices and patient safety, the hospital prioritizes the well-being of its young participants while contributing to the advancement of medical knowledge in pediatric healthcare.

Locations

Dayton, Ohio, United States

Patients applied

0 patients applied

Trial Officials

Sean P Antosh, MD

Principal Investigator

Dayton Children's Hospital

Timeline

First submit

Trial launched

Trial updated

Estimated completion

Not reported

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