Home doll vs hospital doll for preschool girls before surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study compares having your child bring her own doll from home versus using a hospital doll to help her feel less anxious before tonsil or adenoid surgery. The goal is to see which doll works better to reduce fear.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be a girl between 3 and 7 years old.
- She must be scheduled for surgery to remove the tonsils or adenoids at a hospital.
- She must be able to talk and communicate with the research team.
- Your child must be in good general health (ASA I or II) as confirmed by the doctor.
- Your child cannot have had surgery before.
- No other special calming methods or medications can be used before the procedure.
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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