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VR goggles replace jitters: kids explore surgery before going under the knife
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis study tests whether a virtual reality (VR) tour of the hospital and operating room can help children aged 3 to 12 feel less anxious and scared before elective surgery. Half of the 56 children will use a VR program called NixiKit, while the other half will receive the usual p…
Matched conditions: PREOPERATIVE CARE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Fundación de investigación HM • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:00 UTC
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Can exercise and coaching before ovarian cancer surgery help? a new pilot trial aims to find out
Symptom relief Not yet recruitingThis pilot trial will test whether a prehabilitation program (exercise, protein drinks, breathing exercises, and coaching) is feasible for women awaiting ovarian cancer surgery. It compares in-person delivery, remote delivery via a web app, and standard education-only care. The s…
Matched conditions: PREOPERATIVE CARE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Jordan Leitch • Aim: Symptom relief
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:37 UTC
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Heart surgery aftermath: new study seeks to predict and prevent dangerous rhythm problems
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will look at data from 918 adults who had planned heart surgery to find out why some develop atrial fibrillation, a common and serious irregular heartbeat. The researchers will also examine whether newer anesthesia methods, like a nerve block, might help protect agains…
Matched conditions: PREOPERATIVE CARE
Sponsor: Centre Hospitalier Régional Metz-Thionville • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 14:03 UTC
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Home prehab program tested before major surgery
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis pilot study tests whether a virtual, home-based prehabilitation program is practical for adults awaiting major elective surgery. About 120 participants will be randomly assigned to either the program (exercise, nutrition, mindfulness, and protein supplements) or standard car…
Matched conditions: PREOPERATIVE CARE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Queen's University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:33 UTC
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Podcasts vs. lectures: nursing students test new learning tool
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study looks at whether using podcasts can improve how well nursing students learn to care for patients before surgery. About 80 students will be split into two groups: one gets standard classroom teaching, the other gets the same teaching plus special podcast episodes. Resea…
Matched conditions: PREOPERATIVE CARE
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Gamze BULUT • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 09:08 UTC
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AI takes on Pre-Surgery checkups: will it match the doctor?
Knowledge-focused Not yet recruitingThis study will test whether an artificial intelligence (AI) tool can accurately assess patients before surgery. 270 adults scheduled for elective non-cardiac surgeries will use the AI to answer questions about their health. A doctor will then do a standard evaluation without see…
Matched conditions: PREOPERATIVE CARE
Sponsor: Hospital Nossa Senhora da Conceicao • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:05 UTC