PTSD
Conditions
Keywords
PTSD, PMTS
Brief summary
Preoperative anxiety, pain, and repeated exposure to general anesthesia may increase the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children. This study aims to establish a clinical database by collecting the incidence and risk factors of PTSD in children aged 6 to 12 undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia, with a primary focus on evaluating the overall postoperative PTSD incidence, its incidence at different time points, and identifying potential risk factors.
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Beijing Children's Hospital
Capital Institute of Pediatrics, China
JianHao Zhang
Study design
Observational model
COHORT
Time perspective
PROSPECTIVE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
6 Years to 12 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Children aged 6-12 years scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia. * Parent or legal guardian provides informed consent and agrees to complete a 1-year follow-up.
Exclusion criteria
* History of psychiatric disorders (e.g., PTSD, anxiety disorders), substance abuse, long-term use of steroids or hormonal medications. * Significant cognitive impairment that hinders understanding of study procedures. * Emergency surgery or trauma-related procedures requiring urgent general anesthesia. * Recent (within two weeks) upper respiratory tract infection or severe pulmonary disease.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Overall incidence of PTSD at different time points | 6 months | Morbidity of enrolled children during follow-up assessed by CPSS questionnaire |
Countries
China
Contacts
Primary ContactLingXin Wei
Outcome results
None listed