Telethon Kids Institute

This study tests whether giving children with recent colds a nasal decongestant spray just before surgery can reduce breathing complications like coughing, airway blockage, or low oxygen levels during and after anesthesia. About 200 children aged 1 to 8 will receive either the sp…

This study is testing whether giving children a sensory toy, like a spinner or putty, before surgery can help reduce their anxiety. About 500 children aged 5 to 15 will either get a toy to play with or standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety levels at different points bef…

This study follows 5,000 children aged 0-16 years before and after surgery to find out how many develop chronic pain and why. Parents and children fill out questionnaires at several time points over a year. The goal is to identify risk factors like anxiety or pain history so doct…