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Effect of video game in decreasing preoperative anxiety in children undergoing surgeries

Effect of an interactive video game in attenuating preoperative anxiety in children undergoing elective surgeries- a prospective randomised study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
CTRI
Registry ID
CTRI/2021/06/034300
Enrollment
150
Registered
2021-06-18
Start date
Unknown
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2021-11-24

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Health Condition 1: Z768- Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances Health Condition 2: Z768- Persons encountering health services in other specified circumstances

Interventions

Intervention1: Interactive video game: In the study group patient will be given handheld video game on a wireless handheld device (tablet), in parental presence and will be allowed to play in the preo

Sponsors

Dr SUNAINA TEJPAL KARNA
Lead Sponsor
DR ZAINAB AHMAD
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: ASA 1/2/3

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Developmental delay Emergency surgeries Patients with neuropsychiatric disorders/vision disorders Any treatment that affect psychological status Sedative premedication before shifting to preoperative room Patients who speak language other than Hindi or English Patients or guardians refusing informed consent

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
1. Incidence of preoperative anxiety using Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale, mYPAS in children undergoing elective surgeries at the following time intervals :- a) preoperative period defined as half hour before surgery in the preoperative room b) at parental separation while shifting to the OR c)induction of anesthesia 2. Effect of an interactive distraction in the form of a hand-held Video game in decreasing preoperative anxiety at all of the above three time intervalsTimepoint: 18 months

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
o find risk factors contributing to preoperative anxiety including literacy level of parents and child, socioeconomic status, no. of siblings, order of birth, prior preoperative visit, prior surgical/anesthetic experience, developmental milestonesTimepoint: 18 months

Countries

India

Contacts

Public ContactDr ANAGHA P VINAY

ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES , BHOPAL

drtejpal@gmail.com9540946869

Outcome results

None listed

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