Dayton Children's STAR
Named awake MRI program The hospital has a named program built to help kids do MRI awake.
Last verified: 2026-10-23
| Detail | What we found | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Hospital | Dayton Children's Hospital | source |
| City | Dayton | source |
| State | OH | source |
| Program | STAR (Soaring Towards Anxiety Reduction) | source |
| Age range | developmentally 4+ | source |
| Mock scanner | unknown | not confirmed |
| Video goggles/movies | y (MRI movie goggles) | source |
| Child life | y | source |
| Notes | Option to try MRI without sedation when possible; imaging staff review the chart, then a child life specialist calls to explain. A non-sedated and a sedated appointment are both scheduled; if the awake scan works the sedation slot is canceled, and if it doesn't you aren't charged for the awake attempt. Parents can stay after a screening form. MRI at main and South Campus; South Campus uses the widest and quietest bore available. | source |
| Scanner types | 3T, 1.5T; widest/quietest bore at South Campus | source |
| Phone | 937-641-3000 (imaging); child life imaging 937-641-3303, [email protected] | source |
| Main source | https://childrensdayton.org/services/radiology/ | |
"unknown" means we have not confirmed it from a public source yet. Is this your program? Update or feature it.
Get the AwakeMRI newsletter
New awake MRI programs and prep tips for families.