Virtual tour of the operating room: could a cartoon calm kids before surgery?

NCT ID NCT07760571

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: Central South University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Aug 12, 2026 · Last updated Aug 13, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This trial tests whether watching a 30-40 minute augmented-reality animation that shows a child's journey through surgery can reduce anxiety in children aged 3-12 before adenotonsillectomy. Half the children will watch the animation before surgery, while the other half receives standard care. Researchers will measure anxiety levels and cooperation during anesthesia induction to see if this digital preparation helps.

What this could mean

Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.

Active substance: Screen-delivered augmented-reality animation
What this could lead to: If effective, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to reduce anxiety and improve cooperation in children before surgery, potentially improving their experience and recovery.
What could go wrong: This is a small, non-randomized study, so results may be influenced by other factors. The animation may not reduce anxiety more than usual care, and its benefits could vary across different settings.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

anxiety anxiety disorder

As listed by the trial registrant

The condition terms exactly as the trial's registrant entered them.

ANXIETY PREOPERATIVE CARE TONSILLECTOMY

Contacts and locations

Locations

The Third Xiangya Hospital of Central South University

Changsha, Hunan, 410013, China

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