To assess the effect of sedative drug and toys on anxiety in children

comparison between premedication with intravenous midazolam and use of behavioral intervention to reduce preoperative anxiety in children

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Phase 4

Study type

Interventional

Source

CTRI

Registry ID

CTRI/2018/03/012863

Enrollment

Registered

2018-03-26

Start date

Unknown

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2021-11-24

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Conditions

Health Condition 1: null- posted for elective surgeries

Interventions

Intervention1: group M: these children will receive intravenous midazolam: All children will be visited on the preoperative day for pre anaesthetic evaluation by a consultant or resident who will anae

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: children between 3 to 9 years of ASA 1 and 2 posted for elective minor surgeries

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: children below 3 years and above 9 years

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
To evaluate the efficacy of behavioral intervention program by giving toys and the effects with premedication with intravenous midazolam reduce anxiety in children preoperativelyTimepoint: 10 minutes and 20 minutes after intervention	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
postoperative sedationTimepoint: 10 minutes after surgery	—

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr Sandya Rani DC

M S Ramaiah Medical College

drsandyarani@gmail.com9886127243

Outcome results

None listed

Source: CTRI (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026