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RECRUITING Phase 4

Induction in the Dark

NCT06144177 · View on ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

Study Summary

This study will enroll children ages 2-6 who are undergoing an elective outpatient surgical procedure under general anesthesia. They will be randomized to one of the following groups and assessed for preoperative anxiety, mask acceptance, and behavioral changes in the following week. 1. darkened room and star projector with parental presence; 2. preoperative midazolam 0.5 mg/kg by mouth and parental presence; or 3. parental presence alone.

Conditions Studied

Interventions

  • OTHER Dark with star projector
  • DRUG Preoperative midazolam
  • OTHER Parental Presence

Study Locations (1)

South Carolina

  • Medical University of South Carolina — Charleston

Trial Details

FieldValue
Enrollment Target 240 participants
Start Date 2024-04-16
Est. Completion 2026-06-22
Phase Phase 4

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What the Registry Record Tells You About NCT06144177

The ClinicalTrials.gov registry entry for NCT06144177 describes a study currently listed as recruiting. It is categorized as Phase 4, which is the standard way researchers label where a study sits along the investigational pathway from early safety work through later efficacy and post-marketing evaluation. The registered enrollment target is 240 participants, a figure that helps gauge the scale of data the investigators plan to collect. The listed sponsor is Medical University of South Carolina, which has 643 total studies on file at ClinicalTrials.gov, and sponsors are the parties responsible for study design, oversight, and regulatory filings.

The record links to 1 condition, with Anesthesia Induction appearing as the primary indexed condition, and to 3 interventions — of which Dark with star projector is the first listed. Interventions can include drugs, devices, procedures, behavioral programs, or observational arms, and each is tracked as a separate registry field so that downstream queries can filter accurately. When a trial lists multiple interventions, it usually reflects a multi-arm design or a comparison protocol rather than a single treatment being tested in isolation. The brief summary published in the registry is the clearest source of protocol intent and should be read before drawing conclusions from any sidebar tags.

Geographic footprint matters for practical reasons: NCT06144177 reports 1 study location spanning 1 distinct geographic area — top geographies include South Carolina. A larger site network tends to correlate with broader recruitment capacity, but it does not imply anything about study quality, and site-level enrollment status can diverge from the overall registry status shown above. Every data point on this page comes from the public ClinicalTrials.gov dataset and is reproduced here for reference only; it is not a medical recommendation, an endorsement of the sponsor, or an invitation to enroll. Verify current status, eligibility criteria, and contact details directly at ClinicalTrials.gov, and discuss any participation decision with your own healthcare provider.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is clinical trial NCT06144177 about?

NCT06144177 is a clinical study titled "Induction in the Dark". This study will enroll children ages 2-6 who are undergoing an elective outpatient surgical procedure under general anesthesia. They will be randomized to one of the following groups and assessed for preoperative anxiety, mask acceptance, and behavioral changes in the following week. 1. darkened ro...

What is the current status of trial NCT06144177?

This trial is currently recruiting. It is a Phase 4 study. The enrollment target is 240 participants. The study started on 2024-04-16. Estimated completion is 2026-06-22.

What conditions does trial NCT06144177 study?

This clinical trial studies the following conditions: Anesthesia Induction. These conditions were identified from the trial registry and reflect the primary focus areas of the research.

What interventions are being tested in trial NCT06144177?

The interventions under investigation include: Dark with star projector (OTHER), Preoperative midazolam (DRUG), Parental Presence (OTHER). Each intervention is being evaluated for safety and efficacy as part of this clinical study.

Who is sponsoring clinical trial NCT06144177?

This trial is sponsored by Medical University of South Carolina, which has 643 total clinical trials registered on ClinicalTrials.gov. The sponsor is responsible for the study's design, funding, and regulatory compliance.

Where is trial NCT06144177 being conducted?

This trial has 1 study location across South Carolina. Contact the study sites directly through ClinicalTrials.gov for enrollment availability.

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