PREOPERATIVE ANXIETY

This study tests whether a nose spray medicine (dexmedetomidine) works better than a standard oral syrup (midazolam) to help children aged 2-10 relax before surgery. The goal is to reduce anxiety and make the anesthesia process smoother. 84 children having groin or urinary tract …

This study tests a nasal spray combining two medicines (dexmedetomidine and esketamine) to help children aged 1-6 relax before surgery. The goal is to find the best dose that makes kids calm enough for a smooth start to anesthesia. 80 children will participate, and researchers wi…

This study looks at whether giving a doll to preschool children (ages 3-7) before surgery can lower their anxiety and reduce confusion after waking up. Researchers will compare children who bring their own doll, receive a hospital doll, or have no doll. The goal is to find a simp…

This study tests two different doses of oral melatonin to reduce anxiety in children before surgery. About 120 children aged 4 to 14 will receive melatonin instead of standard sedatives. The goal is to see if melatonin can safely calm kids without the side effects of common anxie…

This study is testing whether a 15-20 minute hypnosis session, given just before abdominal surgery, can lower patients' anxiety and pain. About 48 adults having abdominal surgery will be split into two groups: one gets hypnosis, the other gets standard preparation. Researchers wi…

This study looks at whether letting young boys (ages 3 to 7) ride a toy car to the operating room can reduce their anxiety before surgery and confusion after waking up. About 96 children having their tonsils or adenoids removed will be randomly assigned to either ride a toy car o…

This study tests whether using virtual reality for 20 minutes before a minimally invasive radiology procedure can lower anxiety. About 236 adults will either use VR or receive standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety levels with questionnaires before and after the procedur…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality (VR) headset before surgery can lower anxiety and improve vital signs like heart rate and blood pressure in women with gynecologic cancer. Half of the 66 participants will use VR, while the other half receives standard care. The go…

This study looks at whether watching a virtual reality (VR) video can lower anxiety in people about to undergo a focused ultrasound treatment for severe hand tremors. About 60 adults will be randomly assigned to watch one of two VR videos before their procedure. Researchers will …

This study watches 275 children aged 2-5 who are having planned surgery to see if their usual daily screen time is linked to how anxious they feel right before the operation. Parents report how much and what type of content their child watches, and researchers measure anxiety usi…