Cartoon or pamphlet? a trial tests which calms kids before a heart scan
NCT ID NCT07737041
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial compares two simple educational tools—an animated video and a brochure—against routine care to see which best lowers anxiety and fear in children aged 7 to 10 who need an echocardiogram. All participants have a congenital heart condition and are scheduled for a follow-up scan. The goal is to find a low-cost, child-friendly way to make the experience less stressful.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- animated educational video and brochure-based education
- What this could lead to
- If effective, these simple educational tools could become a standard way to reduce anxiety and fear in children undergoing medical procedures.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, single-center trial, so results may not apply broadly. The effect may be modest or no different from routine care.
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Conditions
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Ondokuz Mayıs University
Samsun, Atakum, 55139, Turkey (Türkiye)
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