Maternal voice stories during pediatric tonsil surgery
Part of Brain & nervous system, Mental health clinical trials.
This trial tests whether playing a recorded story told in the mother's voice (made using artificial intelligence) during surgery helps reduce a child's anxiety while they are waking up from anesthesia. It may make the recovery process more comforting for your child.
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Who can take part
- Your child is between 3 and 12 years old.
- Your child is scheduled for surgery to remove the tonsils and adenoids under general anesthesia.
- Your child is in good general health (no serious medical conditions).
- Your child has normal hearing.
- Your child is not currently taking sedatives, antipsychotics, or seizure medications.
- You (parent/guardian) agree to have your child participate.
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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