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NCT03835390 · ClinicalTrials.gov registry record · NA
SIMDiscovery: The Benefits of Utilizing a Simulation Preparation Program for Spinal Fusion Surgery
A NA study, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.
- Completed
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 22
- Enrollment target
NCT03835390: Completed NA study, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.
NCT03835390 is a NA study that has completed, run by Boston Children's Hospital. The registered enrollment target is 22 participants, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower). According to ClinicalTrials.gov, the official US trial registry.
The verdict
NCT03835390, a NA study, has completed, sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital.
- COMPLETED
- Registry status
- NA
- Development phase
- 22 participants
- Enrollment target
Study Summary
This is a pilot study aiming to examine preliminary effectiveness of a preparation program which includes simulation (SIMDiscovery) in reducing anxiety and increasing feelings of preparedness among parents and their children who will undergo spinal fusion surgery. SIMDiscovery is an experiential learning preparation program which aims to educate children and families about different medical procedures through simulation play.
Primary Outcome
Parent and adolescent anxiety will be measured at baseline utilizing the State/Trait Anxiety Inventory (STAI) (Spielberger et al., 1983). The STAI consists of 40 items total-20 items assessing trait anxiety (general proneness to anxious behavior) and 20 items assessing state anxiety (a current emotional state). All items are scored using a four-point scale (e.g., ranging from "Almost Never" to "Almost Always"). Scores can range from 20 to 80 with higher scores indicating greater anxiety. This me
Interventions
- BEHAVIORAL SIMDiscovery
Trial Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Enrollment Target | 22 participants |
| Start Date | 2019-02-22 |
| Est. Completion | 2019-10-01 |
| Phase | NA |
What the finished NCT03835390 record still lists
NCT03835390 is an interventional study that assigns participants to a tested intervention. The registry caps enrollment at 22 participants, a relatively small participant target, below the 1,404-participant average among 58,714 other NA trials with a reported enrollment target (98% lower).
The record links to 0 conditions, and to 1 intervention - of which SIMDiscovery is the first listed.
NCT03835390 does not publish any study locations in the registry export this page uses.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is clinical trial NCT03835390 about?
NCT03835390 is a clinical study titled "SIMDiscovery: The Benefits of Utilizing a Simulation Preparation Program for Spinal Fusion Surgery". This is a pilot study aiming to examine preliminary effectiveness of a preparation program which includes simulation (SIMDiscovery) in reducing anxiety and increasing feelings of preparedness among parents and their children who will undergo spinal fusion surgery. SIMDiscovery is an experiential lea...
What is the current status of trial NCT03835390?
This trial is currently completed. It is a NA study. The enrollment target is 22 participants. The study started on 2019-02-22. Estimated completion is 2019-10-01.
What interventions are being tested in trial NCT03835390?
The interventions under investigation include: SIMDiscovery (BEHAVIORAL).
Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT03835390?
This trial is sponsored by Boston Children's Hospital, which has 462 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov.
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How this trial's enrollment target compares
Where NCT03835390's enrollment target sits among peer trials
22 1756th of 2000 higher than 239 of 2,000 other NA trials
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Source ClinicalTrials.gov registry export · 2026-08-08
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