Calming senses before a child's first surgery visit
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This study tests whether gentle sensory activities (like calming sounds, sights, and touches) before a doctor's visit can help reduce anxiety and fear in children aged 5 to 10 who are seeing a pediatric surgeon for the first time. It may also help parents feel less anxious.
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Who can take part
- Your child must be between 5 and 10 years old.
- This must be your child's first visit to the pediatric surgery clinic.
- Your child must not have had any surgery before.
- Your child must not have any intellectual disabilities.
- Your child must not have vision or 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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