Light and sound therapy for brain recovery after kids' surgery
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This test uses special lights and sounds (at a 40-Hz frequency) to help children's brains recover better after surgery. It's for kids ages 3–6 having a planned surgery that needs general anesthesia for at least an hour.
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Who can take part
- Be between 3 and 6 years old.
- Be scheduled for a planned (elective) surgery that lasts at least 1 hour under general anesthesia (such as hernia repair, testicle surgery, or tonsil/adenoid removal).
- Not have any major brain or nerve conditions (like autism, epilepsy, ADHD, or intellectual disability).
- Have normal vision and hearing (or at least good enough to see and hear a screen and sounds).
- No personal or family history of seizures triggered by flashing lights.
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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