Effect of a Preparation Video on Preoperative Anxiety in Children Undergoing Dental Treatment Under GA
Launched by KING ABDULLAH UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL · Sep 24, 2024
Trial Information
Current as of March 11, 2025
Completed
Keywords
ClinConnect Summary
This randomised controlled trial, conducted at King Abdullah University Hospital (KAUH) over an eight-month period from February to October 2023, focused on children aged four to seven years undergoing comprehensive dental treatment under GA. Participants were randomly assigned to either the control group or the study group. Participants in the control group received the standard care provided upon arrival at the Day Case Unit (DCU) at KAUH, involving only a verbal explanation of the anaesthesia induction process. In contrast, on the night before the surgery, participants in the study group...
Gender
ALL
Eligibility criteria
- Inclusion Criteria:
- • Children who are healthy, with American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) Grade 1 and 2 status.
- • Age 4-7 years.
- • Children undergoing GA for the first time who require comprehensive dental rehabilitation.
- Exclusion Criteria:
- • Presence of a systemic disease, as well as mental, cognitive, and intellectual disabilities.
- • Presence of visual or auditory disability.
- • Participants who refuse to answer subjective scales due to heightened anxiety levels.
- • Participants with no access to internet services.
- • Presence of active severe dental pain and/or facial abscess as it could affect the participant's state anxiety.
Trial Officials
Mawia Bataineh, Doctor
Study Chair
Jordan University of Science and Technology
About King Abdullah University Hospital
King Abdullah University Hospital (KAUH) is a leading medical institution dedicated to advancing healthcare through innovative clinical research and patient-centered care. Located in Jordan, KAUH is committed to enhancing medical knowledge and improving treatment outcomes by conducting rigorous clinical trials across various therapeutic areas. The hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities and a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals, ensuring the highest standards of research integrity and participant safety. Through its collaborative approach and focus on evidence-based medicine, KAUH aims to contribute significantly to the global medical community and the well-being of patients.
Contacts
Jennifer Cobb
Immunology at National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID)
Locations
Irbid, , Jordan
People applied
Timeline
First submit
Trial launched
Trial updated
Estimated completion
Not reported
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