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Study NCT ID:
NCT02321657
Status:
COMPLETED
Last Update Posted:
2015-10-27
First Post:
2014-12-08
Is NOT Gene Therapy:
True
Has Adverse Events:
False
Brief Title:
RELAX Anaesthetics: the Effect of a Bespoke Relaxation App on Stress Levels in Children Undergoing Anaesthesia
Sponsor:
Royal College of Music
Organization:
Study Overview
Official Title:
RELAX Anaesthetics: the Effect of a Bespoke Relaxation App on Stress Levels in Children Undergoing Anaesthesia
Status:
COMPLETED
Status Verified Date:
2015-10
Last Known Status:
None
Delayed Posting:
No
If Stopped, Why?:
Not Stopped
Has Expanded Access:
False
If Expanded Access, NCT#:
N/A
Has Expanded Access, NCT# Status:
N/A
Acronym:
RELAX-A
Brief Summary:
RELAX Anaesthetics is a randomised clinical trial assessing the effectiveness of using an iPad app with art, music and games to relax and distract children, reduce anaesthetic induction time and make drug cost savings prior to surgery.
Detailed Description:
The most distressing part of a parent's experience in hospital is watching a child undergo intravenous cannulation.1 This is commonly performed in the anaesthetic room prior to induction of anaesthesia. At Chelsea and Westminster Foundation Trust (CWFT) over 5000 children undergo operations every year. Traditional methods of distracting the child during have included blowing bubbles, storybooks, and a variety of toys and games. These methods are not always effective and may present an infection risk due to inability to clean between uses.
The use of an android/iPad provides a platform for effectively distracting the child with a choice of games, video and music, with the advantage of being cleaned between uses. Users of this platform are required to select the application that is most appropriate for the age, sex, method of anaesthesia, and compliance level of the child. To assist with this, the investigators have developed an application system that will select a range of entertainment applications appropriate for each child based on these four variables and hopefully help to keep children calm before their operations.
The use of an android/iPad provides a platform for effectively distracting the child with a choice of games, video and music, with the advantage of being cleaned between uses. Users of this platform are required to select the application that is most appropriate for the age, sex, method of anaesthesia, and compliance level of the child. To assist with this, the investigators have developed an application system that will select a range of entertainment applications appropriate for each child based on these four variables and hopefully help to keep children calm before their operations.
Study Oversight
Has Oversight DMC:
False
Is a FDA Regulated Drug?:
None
Is a FDA Regulated Device?:
None
Is an Unapproved Device?:
None
Is a PPSD?:
None
Is a US Export?:
None
Is an FDA AA801 Violation?: