Cartoon gowns to reduce anxiety in children before surgery
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if letting children wear an operation gown with cartoon characters instead of a plain gown helps them feel less anxious before surgery. If your child needs orthopedic surgery, this might make the experience more comfortable.
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Who can take part
- Your child is scheduled for orthopedic surgery (bone or joint surgery).
- Your child is in good enough health for surgery (ASA score 1-3).
- You and your child agree to take part in the study.
- Your child does not have motor or mental disabilities that affect communication.
- Your child can hear and speak normally (no hearing or speech problems).
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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