CHILDREN, ONLY

This study tested a program to reduce pesticide exposure in 85 California child care centers serving preschool children. Researchers taught staff safer pest control methods and measured changes in pesticide levels in dust and children's wristbands. The goal was to lower children'…

This study tested whether wearing a virtual reality mask during blood draws and allergy skin tests helps children aged 7 to 13 feel less pain and anxiety. About 300 kids from two hospitals took part. The goal was to see if distracting them with VR makes these procedures easier to…

This study tested a brief therapy called CBT-NC in 57 children aged 6-17 who have frequent nightmares and suicidal thoughts. The goal was to see if the therapy could reduce nightmare distress and improve overall mental health. Children were either given the therapy right away or …

This study tested whether showing children a short movie before an endoscopy procedure can reduce their fear and anxiety and increase their satisfaction. The movie explained what would happen step-by-step. Researchers measured fear, anxiety, and satisfaction in 90 children aged 9…

This study looked at how different levels of ventilator pressure (PEEP) affect the heart's ability to pump blood in children under 5 with congenital heart disease who are on breathing machines. Researchers measured changes in cardiac output and right heart function in 58 children…

This study measured levels of the laxative PEG 3350 and its breakdown products in the blood and urine of 158 children who were already taking it, compared to children not taking it. The goal was simply to learn how the body processes this medicine, not to change any treatments. R…

This study looked at 72 children aged 4-7 who had never been to the dentist and needed a filling. Kids were randomly assigned to have a parent present, absent, or watching behind glass during treatment. Researchers measured anxiety using questionnaires, heart rate, and oxygen lev…