Meditation for Pediatric Anxiety
Trial Summary
Will I have to stop taking my current medications?
The trial protocol does not specify whether you need to stop taking your current medications. However, you must record any medications you are taking.
What data supports the effectiveness of the treatment Meditation for Pediatric Anxiety?
Research shows that meditation can help reduce anxiety and improve attention in children, as seen in studies where mindfulness training led to decreased anxiety symptoms and better attention scores. Additionally, meditation has been used successfully to lower emotional distress in both adults and children, suggesting it may be beneficial for pediatric anxiety.12345
Is meditation safe for children?
How is meditation different from other treatments for pediatric anxiety?
Meditation for pediatric anxiety is unique because it focuses on calming the mind through mindfulness and breathing exercises, rather than using medication or traditional therapy like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). This approach can be more accessible and less invasive, making it a suitable option for children who may not have access to mental health services or prefer non-drug interventions.1011121314
What is the purpose of this trial?
1. The aim of this study is to assess anxiety in pediatric patients preoperatively, perioperatively, and postoperatively and whether meditation reduces anxiety in the days before, during, and after the surgery.2. The second aim of this study is to see if longitudinal meditation is associated with decreased postoperative pain by examining whether the group prescribed meditation has reduced pain medication intake, measured by the frequency of liquid analgesic medicine intake.
Eligibility Criteria
This trial is for healthy kids aged 6-18 at Children's Healthcare of Georgia who are scheduled for urological surgery. They must not have had previous surgeries, anxiety disorders, or developmental delays and should be willing to share their medical history and any past meditation attempts.Inclusion Criteria
Exclusion Criteria
Timeline
Screening
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial
Preoperative Meditation
Participants engage in a meditation regimen to assess its impact on preoperative anxiety
Surgery and Immediate Postoperative
Participants undergo urological surgery and are monitored for immediate postoperative pain and anxiety
Follow-up
Participants are monitored for pain and anxiety levels postoperatively, with a focus on analgesic usage
Treatment Details
Interventions
- Meditation
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Who Is Running the Clinical Trial?
Augusta University
Lead Sponsor