RecruitingAnesthesia Induction
Induction in the Dark
Eligible age
2–6 yrs
Accepts
All genders
Locations
1 state
Healthy volunteers
No
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About this study
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.
Sponsor: Medical University of South Carolina
You may qualify if…
- ✓ Age 2 to 6 years old
- ✓ American Society of Anesthesiologists physical status I-II
- ✓ Outpatient elective surgical procedures
- ✓ Undergoing general anesthesia
- ✓ Parent or guardian willing to be present during induction
You may not qualify if…
- ✕ History of previous surgery
- ✕ Fear of the dark
- ✕ Contraindication to inhalational mask induction of general anesthesia such as allergy to inhalation medication, NPO violation, active nausea or vomiting, severe GERD, etc.
- ✕ Severe developmental delay
- ✕ Severe obvious, preoperative anxiety
- ✕ Patients currently using psychiatric medications
- ✕ Non-English speaking
Where it's recruiting
South Carolina
Charleston
Source: ClinicalTrials.gov · NCT06144177 · last updated 2026-06-22