NCT03507855

Brief Summary

This project will investigate whether reduction in ambient light and elimination of noise during induction and emergence from anesthesia influences the response time of the anesthesia provider to auditory and visual alarms when compared to a standard operating room. In addition, the investigators will assess the cumulative level of noise exposure that providers experience during the perioperative period.

Trial Health

87
On Track

Trial Health Score

Automated assessment based on enrollment pace, timeline, and geographic reach

Enrollment
48

participants targeted

Target at P25-P50 for not_applicable

Timeline
Completed

Started Oct 2018

Typical duration for not_applicable

Geographic Reach
1 country

1 active site

Status
completed

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Study Timeline

Key milestones and dates

First Submitted

Initial submission to the registry

April 16, 2018

Completed
9 days until next milestone

First Posted

Study publicly available on registry

April 25, 2018

Completed
6 months until next milestone

Study Start

First participant enrolled

October 18, 2018

Completed
3.1 years until next milestone

Primary Completion

Last participant's last visit for primary outcome

November 30, 2021

Completed
Same day until next milestone

Study Completion

Last participant's last visit for all outcomes

November 30, 2021

Completed
Last Updated

January 8, 2024

Status Verified

January 1, 2024

Enrollment Period

3.1 years

First QC Date

April 16, 2018

Last Update Submit

January 4, 2024

Conditions

Outcome Measures

Primary Outcomes (2)

  • Induction response time

    Response time of the anesthesia provider to the auditory/visual alarm during induction of anesthesia

    Within 5 mins of patient entering the OR

  • Emergence response time

    Response time of the anesthesia provider to the auditory/visual alarm during emergence from anesthesia

    Within 5-15 mins after completion of surgery

Secondary Outcomes (1)

  • Noise exposure

    Average of 30 mins - 3 hrs

Study Arms (2)

Noise reduction

EXPERIMENTAL

Reduced operating room personnel, low ambient light and soft background music during induction and emergence from anesthesia.

Other: Reduced noise

Control

ACTIVE COMPARATOR

Normal operating room environment.

Other: Normal

Interventions

All activity will cease when the patient enters the operating room and nonessential personnel will be removed. Ambient lighting will be reduced and communication devices muted.

Noise reduction
NormalOTHER

No change in the normal operating room environment.

Control

Eligibility Criteria

Sexall
Healthy VolunteersNo
Age GroupsChild (0-17), Adult (18-64), Older Adult (65+)

You may qualify if:

  • Anesthesia providers that have agreed to participate.

You may not qualify if:

  • none

Contact the study team to confirm eligibility.

Sponsors & Collaborators

Study Sites (1)

Nationwide Children's Hospital

Columbus, Ohio, 43205, United States

Location

Related Publications (1)

  • Bozych M, Tram NK, Rice-Weimer J, Cartabuke RS, Tobias JD, Huffman J, Mpody C, Uffman JC. Operating Room Noise Environment and Behavior in Children Undergoing General Anesthesia: A Randomized Controlled Trial. Anesthesiol Res Pract. 2024 Aug 16;2024:4838649. doi: 10.1155/2024/4838649. eCollection 2024.

Study Officials

  • Richard Cartabuke, MD

    Nationwide Children's Hospital

    PRINCIPAL INVESTIGATOR

Study Design

Study Type
interventional
Phase
not applicable
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Masking
NONE
Purpose
DIAGNOSTIC
Intervention Model
PARALLEL
Sponsor Type
OTHER
Responsible Party
SPONSOR INVESTIGATOR
PI Title
Vice Chair, Department of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine

Study Record Dates

First Submitted

April 16, 2018

First Posted

April 25, 2018

Study Start

October 18, 2018

Primary Completion

November 30, 2021

Study Completion

November 30, 2021

Last Updated

January 8, 2024

Record last verified: 2024-01

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