Relaxation technique for anxiety before children's surgery
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests a relaxation method to help children aged 5 to 15 feel less anxious before minor surgery. Children having low-intensity procedures like hernia repair or cyst removal at Meyer Hospital may take part.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 5 and 15 years old
- Your child is scheduled for a minor surgery (like hernia, cyst, or skin lesion) at Meyer Hospital's day-surgery unit
- Your child speaks and understands Italian
- Your child does not have a reported cognitive disability
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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