PREOPERATIVE ANXIETY

This study looks at whether giving a doll to a child before surgery can lower their anxiety and reduce confusion after waking up. About 120 girls aged 3-7 having tonsil or adenoid surgery will either bring their own doll, get one from the hospital, or have no doll. Researchers wi…

This study tests if using virtual reality for 20 minutes before a minimally invasive 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 procedure.

This study looks at whether melatonin, a natural sleep hormone, can help reduce anxiety in children before surgery. About 120 children aged 4 to 14 will receive one of two doses of melatonin or a placebo before their operation. The goal is to see if melatonin works as well as sta…

This study tests whether watching a virtual reality (VR) video before a brain procedure can reduce anxiety in people with severe hand tremors. About 60 adults will watch one of two VR videos, and their anxiety levels will be measured using questionnaires. The goal is to see if VR…

This study looks at whether letting young boys (ages 3-7) ride a toy car into the operating room instead of being wheeled on a stretcher can lower their anxiety before surgery and reduce confusion after waking up. About 96 children having their tonsils or adenoids removed will ta…

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 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 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 watches 275 children aged 2-5 who are about to have surgery. Researchers ask parents about their child's daily screen time and then measure anxiety right before anesthesia. The goal is to see if more screen time is linked to higher anxiety. No treatments or changes are…