Animated education for kids before heart catheterization
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if watching an animated educational video before a scheduled heart catheterization can reduce anxiety and prevent complications. It is designed for children ages 6 to 12 who are having this procedure for the first time.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 6 and 12 years old.
- This is your child's first planned (non-emergency) heart catheterization.
- Your child does not have a developmental delay or learning disability.
- Your child does not have major hearing or vision problems.
- Your child is not in critical health or needing intensive care before the procedure.
- Your child does not have a bleeding disorder.
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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