Clinical Trial

Anxiety in Children and Families During MRI Under Anesthesia

Completed
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Summary
This prospective randomized controlled study evaluates the impact of age-appropriate therapeutic play and structured parental briefing on perioperative anxiety during pediatric MRI under sedation. Children aged 2-11 were assigned to either a multi-modal intervention group or a standard care control group. The primary objective was to measure child anxiety using the Modified Yale Preoperative Anxiety Scale (m-YALE) after the intervention. Secondary objectives included assessing parental anxiety via VAS/APAIS and measuring overall parental satisfaction in the recovery room. The study aims to demonstrate that a brief psychological intervention can effectively reduce stress for both children and their parents, even during prolonged hospital waiting times.
Trial Details
NCT Number NCT07693309
Lead Sponsor Afyonkarahisar Health Sciences University
Conditions Mental Health, Anxiety
Enrollment 64 participants
Start Date 2025-12-08
Primary Completion 2026-03-31 (estimated)
Study Completion 2026-03-31 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov 2026-07-09