Preoperative Anxiety
Conditions
Interventions
Auricular acupressure group:- Point selection: Three acupoints-Jiaogan (Sympathetic), Shenmen (Spirit Gate), and Pizhixia (Subcortex)-were selected according to the National Standard of the People's R
Sham control group:- Point selection: Non-acupoint locations on the posterior aspect of the auricle, corresponding to the anatomical positions of the acupoints used in the auricular acupressure group,
Sponsors
School of Stomatology , The Fourth Military Medical University
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Age
3 Years to 8 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: (1) children aged 3-8 years; (2) those assessed by a dental specialist as requiring multiple (=10) primary tooth caries treatments completed in a single session under general anesthesia, including but not limited to restorations, endodontic therapy, preformed crown placement, and extractions; (3) American Society of Anesthesiologists (ASA) physical status classification of I or II; and (4) first-time elective surgery under general anesthesia.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: (1) cognitive impairment precluding basic communication and behavioral assessment; (2) local auricular conditions including eczema, dermatitis, ulceration, trauma, or deformity rendering auricular acupressure inadvisable; (3) use of sedatives, anxiolytics, or antihistamines (e.g., certain cold medications) within one week prior to surgery for any reason; (4) documented history of sleep disorders such as obstructive sleep apnea, somnambulism, or night terrors; (5) known allergy to medical adhesive tape, alcohol, or any materials used in the study; and (6) requirement for emergency anesthesia and treatment.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Preoperative anxiety level; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Preoperative sleep quality;Preoperative sleep quality;Cooperation during anesthesia induction;Emergence agitation;Postoperative pain intensity;Parental satisfaction; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Public ContactZhang Yaqiu
School of Stomatology, The Fourth Military Medical University
Outcome results
None listed