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Visual Aids for Informed Consent in Pediatric Anesthesia
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Led By Niveditha Karuppiah
Research Sponsored by Lawson Health Research Institute
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Timeline
Screening 3 weeks
Treatment Varies
Follow Up one year
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Study Summary
This trial will test if visual aids can help caregivers better understand risks & benefits of pediatric anesthesia before surgery.
Who is the study for?
This trial is for caregivers of children under 18 who are scheduled for elective surgeries like tonsil removal or hernia repair, requiring general anesthesia. It aims to help them understand the risks and process better.Check my eligibility
What is being tested?
The study tests if using visual aids (like posters or pamphlets) during the consent process before surgery can improve caregivers' recall and satisfaction compared to just getting verbal information.See study design
What are the potential side effects?
There are no direct medical side effects from participating in this trial as it involves receiving additional information through visual aids rather than a medical intervention.
Timeline
Screening ~ 3 weeks3 visits
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~ one year
Screening ~ 3 weeks
Treatment ~ Varies
Follow Up ~one year
Treatment Details
Study Objectives
Outcome measures can provide a clearer picture of what you can expect from a treatment.Primary outcome measures
Difference in the overall recall score
Secondary outcome measures
Experience of the consent process using Likert scale analysis
Impact of demographic factors on recall score
Trial Design
2Treatment groups
Experimental Treatment
Active Control
Group I: Consent with Visual AidExperimental Treatment1 Intervention
Participants will receive standard anesthesia consent procedure with the use of the visual aid that is being used in this study.
Group II: Standard ConsentActive Control1 Intervention
Participants will receive the standard anesthesia consent procedure without the use of the visual aid that is being used in this study.
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Who is running the clinical trial?
Lawson Health Research InstituteLead Sponsor
659 Previous Clinical Trials
413,592 Total Patients Enrolled
3 Trials studying Surgery
354 Patients Enrolled for Surgery
Niveditha KaruppiahPrincipal InvestigatorLawson Health Research Institute
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Eligibility Criteria:
This trial includes the following eligibility criteria:- I am a caregiver for someone who hasn't had major surgery or is critically ill according to ASA standards.I am a caregiver of a child under 18 needing surgery with anesthesia for common procedures.I am a caregiver who speaks English and agrees to give informed consent.
Research Study Groups:
This trial has the following groups:- Group 1: Consent with Visual Aid
- Group 2: Standard Consent
Awards:
This trial has 1 awards, including:- No Placebo-Only Group - All patients enrolled in this study will receive some form of active treatment.
Timeline:
This trial has the following timeline:- Screening: It may take up to 3 Weeks to process to see if you qualify in this trial.
- Treatment: The duration you will receive the treatment varies.
- Follow Ups: You may be asked to continue sharing information regarding the trial for 6 Months after you stop receiving the treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions and answers are submitted by anonymous patients, and have not been verified by our internal team.
Is enrollment currently available in this clinical trial?
"Per the information on clinicaltrials.gov, this particular study is currently not open to applicants; the trial was initially posted in March 31st 2023 and has had its last update dated March 20th of the same year. However, 383 other medical trials are presently seeking participants."
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Am I qualified to partake in this research?
"Acceptance into this trial necessitates the completion of a course in anesthesia and applicants must be between 0 and 100 years old. 140 participants are needed for successful enrollment."
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Does this study encompass geriatric patients?
"To be accepted into this research project, the applicant must fall within a certain age range (0 to 100). Separately, there are 63 trials recruiting minors and 329 studies aimed at seniors."
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