App aims to soothe scared kids before going into the operating room
NCT ID NCT05401617
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether adding a smartphone app to the usual pre-surgery talk could lower anxiety in children aged 4 to 10. About 182 kids scheduled for surgery were to be enrolled. The trial was stopped early, so results are limited.
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Locations
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UHRouen
Rouen, France
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