Telethon Kids Institute

This study tests whether giving children with a recent cold a nasal decongestant spray before surgery can reduce breathing problems during and after anesthesia. About 200 children aged 1 to 8 will receive either the spray or a placebo. The goal is to see if this simple, low-risk …

This study is testing whether giving children a sensory toy, like a fidget spinner or putty, before surgery can help lower their anxiety. About 500 children aged 5 to 15 will be split into two groups: one gets a toy to play with, the other does not. Researchers will measure their…

This study follows 5,000 children aged 0-16 years for one year after surgery to find out how many develop long-lasting pain and why. Parents and children fill out questionnaires before and after surgery to identify risk factors like anxiety or pain history. The goal is to better …