PREOPERATIVE ANXIETY

This study looks at whether watching a cartoon or playing a mobile game for 10 minutes before surgery can lower anxiety and fear in children aged 7 to 12 who are hospitalized for appendicitis. About 69 children will be split into three groups: one watches a cartoon, one plays a m…

This study is testing whether a 15-20 minute hypnosis session, given right before abdominal surgery, can help patients feel less anxious and experience less pain afterward. About 48 adults having abdominal surgery in Morocco will be randomly assigned to receive either hypnosis or…

This study tests whether watching virtual reality videos before surgery can lower anxiety. 270 adults waiting for elective surgery will be randomly assigned to a VR educational video, a VR distraction video, or standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety levels, heart rate, a…

This study tests whether a nasal spray (dexmedetomidine) works better than a liquid medicine (midazolam) to help children aged 2-10 relax before surgery. The goal is to reduce anxiety and make the anesthesia process smoother. 84 children will take part, and researchers will measu…

This study tests whether using a virtual reality headset for 20 minutes before a CT-guided biopsy can lower anxiety. About 236 adults will be randomly assigned to either use VR plus standard care or standard care alone. Researchers will measure anxiety with questionnaires before …

This study looks at whether bringing a personal doll or using a hospital-provided doll can lower anxiety and confusion in preschool children before and after surgery. About 120 girls aged 3-7 having their tonsils or adenoids removed will be split into three groups: one with their…

This study tests whether letting young boys ride a toy car to the operating room reduces their anxiety before surgery and confusion after waking up. Researchers will compare toy car transfer with standard stretcher transfer in 96 boys aged 3 to 7. The goal is to find a simple, ch…

This study tests whether a dose of melatonin, a natural sleep hormone, can reduce anxiety in children before surgery. 120 kids aged 4 to 14 will receive either a low dose, a higher dose, or a placebo 90 minutes before anesthesia. The goal is to see if melatonin works as well as o…

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

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. About 80 children will take part to see how well…

This study tests whether a 20-minute virtual reality relaxation session can reduce anxiety and improve vital signs in women scheduled for gynecologic cancer surgery. Sixty-six participants will be randomly assigned to either the VR session or standard care. Researchers will measu…

This study watches 275 children aged 2-5 who are about to have surgery. Researchers ask parents how much screen time their child gets each day and then measure the child's anxiety right before anesthesia. The goal is to see if more screen time is linked to higher anxiety. No new …