Fasting strategies and anxiety in children having surgery
Part of Digestive system, Mental health clinical trials.
This study looks at whether different fasting instructions before surgery can help children be more comfortable and less anxious. It involves children having groin or penis surgery and will check their stomach with ultrasound to see how fasting affects them.
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Who can take part
- Your child is scheduled for groin or penis surgery (like circumcision, hernia, or undescended testicle).
- Your child is generally healthy (no serious heart, lung, or stomach conditions).
- Your child has not had a recent cold, chest infection, or severe asthma.
- Your child is not obese or at risk for food/liquid getting into the lungs.
- Your child can follow instructions about when to stop eating and drinking before surgery.
- A parent or guardian must 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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