CI

At a glance

ClinicalIndex Comparison Record
N/ACompleted· 76 enrolled
Drug / intervention
Pediatric Interactive Relational Agent (PIRA)other
Likely dose
Not stated in record
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Search/NCT04586569
NCT04586569N/ACompleted

A Single Blinded Randomized Controlled Trial Testing the Efficacy of a Pediatric Interactive Relational Agent vs. Standard Preoperative Education

Boston Children's Hospital·interventional·Posted Oct 14, 2020·Updated Nov 4, 2025

In Brief

A clinical study evaluating Pediatric Interactive Relational Agent (PIRA) for Anesthesia and 2 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 76 participants across 1 site.

Detailed Summary

The purpose of this study is to determine the efficacy of enhanced preoperative education using a Pediatric Interactive Relational Agent (PIRA), designed for children aged 4 through 10 years and their families, compared to the standard preoperative education currently provided. Specifically, the study aimed to evaluate differences in parent/child preoperative anxiety, and child experience with emergence from anesthesia. A secondary aim was to evaluate the child's and the parent's access and utilization the Pediatric Interactive Relational Agent as well as parental satisfaction and difficulties with the tool.

Study Details

Study Typeinterventional
Allocation--
Masking--
Primary Purpose--
CountriesUnited States

Timeline

N/ACompletedFinished
202120222023202420252026
First PostedOct 14, 2020
Enrollment StartJul 6, 2021
Primary CompletionOct 19, 2023
TodayJul 2, 2026
Enrollment to primary: 2.3 yearsPosted 5.7 years ago

Interventions

Pediatric Interactive Relational Agent (PIRA)other

The PIRA is an interactive, online tool used to educate children and families about their child's upcoming surgical and anesthesia experience.