Preoperative anxiety, pain, and repeated exposure to general anesthesia may increase the risk of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in children. This study aims to establish a clinical database by collecting the incidence and risk factors of PTSD in children aged 6 to 12 undergoing elective surgery under general anesthesia, with a primary focus on evaluating the overall postoperative PTSD incidence, its incidence at different time points, and identifying potential risk factors.
Eligibility
Sex
ALL
Min age
6 Years
Max age
12 Years
Healthy volunteers
Accepted
Inclusion Criteria:
* Children aged 6-12 years scheduled for elective surgery under general anesthesia.
* Parent or legal guardian provides informed consent and agrees to complete a 1-year follow-up.
Exclusion Criteria:
* History of psychiatric disorders (e.g., PTSD, anxiety disorders), substance abuse, long-term use of steroids or hormonal medications.
* Significant cognitive impairment that hinders understanding of study procedures.
* Emergency surgery or trauma-related procedures requiring urgent general anesthesia.
* Recent (within two weeks) upper respiratory tract infection or severe pulmonary disease.
Primary outcome measure(s)
Overall incidence of PTSD at different time points — 6 months Morbidity of enrolled children during follow-up assessed by CPSS questionnaire
Trial sites (1)
Facility
City
Region
Status
The Plastic Surgery Hospital, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College
This page summarises publicly available registry data for informational purposes — not medical advice. Eligibility is determined by each study team; patients should discuss participation with their clinician.
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