Using a ride-on toy car to reduce anxiety during surgery prep
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests if letting preschool boys ride a toy car to the operating room helps them feel less anxious. It may be a good option if your child is having tonsil or adenoid surgery for the first time.
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Who can take part
- Your child is a boy between 3 and 7 years old.
- Your child is having surgery to remove tonsils or adenoids.
- Your child can talk and understand simple instructions.
- Your child is otherwise healthy or has only a mild medical condition.
- Your child has never had surgery before.
- You give permission for the study.
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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