The effect of parental presence on children’s anxiety level during induction of anaesthesia

The effect of parental presence on children’s anxiety level during induction of anaesthesia at the University Teaching Hospital, Lusaka.

Status

Active, not recruiting

Phases

Unknown

Study type

Interventional

Source

PACTR

Registry ID

PACTR202609528410413

Enrollment

Registered

2026-09-01

Start date

2024-11-01

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2026-09-14

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Conditions

Anaesthesia

Interventions

No Parental presence

Parental presence

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Participants aged 2 – 10 ASA 1 & 2 Participants undergoing elective minor procedures like inguinal or umbilical hernia repair, undescended testes, and male circumcision. Paediatric patients whose parents will consent to participate in the study

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Participants undergoing emergency surgical procedures ASA 3 & 4 Participants with previous anaesthesia or surgical exposure. Participants with chronic illness or neuro-developmental delay

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Anxiety in child	—

Secondary

Measure	Time frame
parental anxiety	—

Countries

Zambia

Contacts

Public ContactBristol Ntebeka

Epidemiologist Research Supervisor

ntebekabristoljr@gmail.com+260962261384

Outcome results

None listed

Source: PACTR (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Sep 19, 2026