Phase 4 Depression and Anxiety Trial, Recruiting
Who may be able to join
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Who might be able to join this trial:
- The child is between 2 and 6 years old
- The child is generally healthy or has only a mild health condition, as classified by anaesthesia guidelines (confirm with trial site)
- The child is having a planned, non-emergency outpatient surgery (meaning they go home the same day)
- The child will be receiving general anaesthesia for their procedure
- A parent or guardian is willing to be present when anaesthesia is started
Who may not be able to join:
- The child has had surgery before
- The child has a fear of the dark
- The child has a medical reason that makes it unsafe to use a mask to start their anaesthesia, such as an allergy to anaesthetic gases, not following fasting instructions before surgery, active nausea or vomiting, or severe acid reflux
- The child has a severe developmental delay
- The child is showing significant anxiety before the procedure
- The child is currently taking any psychiatric medications
- The child or family does not speak English
Important: Always verify eligibility with the trial site directly before applying.
Based on publicly available eligibility criteria from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before acting. This is not medical advice.
Contact this trial
Principal Investigator: Natalie Barnett, M.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Phone: 843-792-1869
Contact details sourced from ClinicalTrials.gov. Verify directly with the trial site before attending.
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Trial details
Where this trial is recruiting
Primary endpoints
Mask acceptance
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Data last synced from ClinicalTrials.gov: 9 July 2026. Trial status can change. Always verify current status directly with the trial site before making any decision.