PEDIATRIC

This trial tests whether a structured art therapy program, grounded in positive psychology, can improve self-compassion and hope in children aged 8 to 12 who are staying in a hospital ward. Half of the 80 participants will receive the art therapy sessions alongside standard nursi…

This study tests whether listening to an AI-generated version of their mother's voice telling a story can reduce stress and confusion in children waking up from tonsil surgery. Children aged 3 to 12 will be randomly assigned to hear the AI voice, relaxing instrumental music, or s…

This study will compare two types of nerve blocks—erector spinae plane block and caudal block—in 78 children aged 1 to 8 years undergoing lower abdominal surgery. The goal is to see which method provides better pain control after surgery, using a standard pain scale. Both blocks …

This study will compare two medicines, dexmedetomidine and lidocaine, given through a vein to help place a breathing tube (laryngeal mask) in 60 children aged 2-12 having elective surgery. The goal is to see which drug leads to a successful first attempt, fewer tries, and less co…

This study will test whether using special distraction cards or color-changing thermochromic cards can reduce pain, fear, and anxiety in children aged 4-6 who are receiving inhaler therapy for respiratory infections. About 90 children will be randomly assigned to use one type of …

This study looks at whether spending time with a trained facility dog can help children ages 8 to 17 feel less afraid and anxious while staying in the hospital. Participants will either visit with a dog and a child life specialist, do a mindfulness activity, or color. Their heart…

This study tests whether an educational escape room can help third-year nursing students learn to manage dehydration in children. Students work in teams to solve puzzles and clinical tasks about assessing hydration and choosing nursing actions, followed by a group discussion. The…

This study looks at how different numbing techniques affect dental anxiety and pain in children aged 8-10 who need a specific tooth treatment (vital pulp therapy) on their permanent back teeth. It compares the standard numbing injection with two computer-controlled delivery syste…

This study checks on children who had a moderate to severe head injury years ago to see if they have any lasting hormone or growth problems. Researchers will call participants for a 15-minute interview to measure their height and ask about symptoms. The goal is to learn how commo…

This study will observe 32 children aged 2-10 years undergoing laparoscopic inguinal hernia repair. Researchers will use ultrasound and light sensors to measure brain blood flow and oxygen levels during surgery. The goal is to understand how the surgical position and gas used aff…

This study will create a structured follow-up program for 400 children and young adults who have survived blood cancers like leukemia and lymphoma. Researchers want to better track and understand long-term health problems that can appear years after treatment. The goal is to impr…

This study will measure normal blood clotting values in 240 children under 18 who are having surgery or a procedure with anesthesia. The goal is to establish reference ranges for the Quantra system, a device that checks how well blood clots. This information will help doctors bet…

This study will compare two anesthesia techniques in 100 children under 14 who need urgent surgery and have a full stomach. The goal is to see which method better prevents breathing problems while still protecting the airway. Researchers will measure complications like low oxygen…

This study will follow 330 infants diagnosed with congenital hydronephrosis (kidney swelling) between birth and 6 months of age for three years. Researchers will track whether the condition gets better, stays the same, or worsens using ultrasound scans. The goal is to understand …