Cartoon video to calm kids before surgery
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests if an educational cartoon can help children ages 7 to 12 feel less anxious before their planned surgery. If your child is having an elective procedure with general anesthesia and has never been through anesthesia before, this study might be a good fit.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 7 and 12 years old
- They are scheduled for a planned (elective) procedure under general anesthesia
- They are in good physical health (ASA I or II)
- Both you and your child agree to take part
- Your child has no history of neurological or psychiatric conditions, developmental delay, or vision/hearing problems
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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