CHILDREN, ONLY

This study tested a 7-month program to reduce pesticide exposure in 85 California child care centers serving preschool children. The program used integrated pest management (IPM) techniques, like sealing cracks and using bait stations instead of sprays. Researchers measured pesti…

This study looked at whether showing children a short training video before their first endoscopy could lower their fear and anxiety and increase their satisfaction. 90 children aged 9-12 took part. Their fear, anxiety, and satisfaction were measured before and after the procedur…

This study tested whether wearing a virtual reality mask during blood draws and skin prick tests can reduce pain and anxiety in allergic children aged 7 to 13. 300 kids from two hospitals took part. The goal was to see if distracting them with VR makes these procedures easier.

This study tested a brief therapy called CBT-NC in 57 children aged 6-17 who have chronic nightmares. The goal was to see if the therapy could reduce nightmare distress and frequency, and improve overall mental health and suicidal thoughts. Children were randomly assigned to rece…

This study looked at whether a parent's presence during a child's dental treatment affects the child's anxiety and behavior. 72 healthy children aged 4-7 with no prior dental experience were randomly placed into three groups: parent absent, parent behind a barrier, or parent pres…

This study measured levels of PEG 3350, a common laxative ingredient, in the blood and urine of children who take it regularly. Researchers compared these levels to children not taking the medicine and also checked for any behavior changes. The goal was to learn more about how th…

This study looked at how changing the pressure in a breathing machine (ventilator) affects the heart's ability to pump blood in children under 5 with congenital heart disease. Researchers tested different pressure levels in 58 children to see how their hearts responded. The goal …