Telethon Kids Institute

This study tests whether swapping a breathing tube (ETT) for a mask (LMA) while a child is still asleep, then removing the mask when they wake up, leads to fewer breathing problems than removing the tube directly when the child is awake. About 1,400 children aged 0-16 having surg…

This study is testing whether giving children a sensory toy (like a spinner or putty) before surgery can reduce their anxiety. About 500 children aged 5 to 15 will be randomly assigned to receive a toy or standard care. Their anxiety levels will be measured at key points before a…

This study tests whether a nasal decongestant spray given before anesthesia can reduce breathing complications in children aged 1 to 8 who have a cold and need surgery. Two hundred children will receive either the active spray or a placebo, and doctors will monitor for issues lik…

This study follows 5,000 children aged 0-16 before and up to one year after surgery to learn how many develop chronic pain and why. Parents and children fill out questionnaires about pain, anxiety, and recovery. The goal is to find risk factors so doctors can better prevent long-…