Cartoon calms kids before surgery: new study tests if it works
NCT ID NCT07495878
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tests whether watching a short educational cartoon about surgery can lower anxiety in children aged 7 to 12 before an elective procedure. About 159 children will be randomly assigned to watch the educational cartoon, a fun cartoon they already like, or receive standard verbal information. Researchers will measure anxiety levels right before anesthesia to see which approach works best.
What this could mean
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Active substance
educational cartoon
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help children feel calmer before surgery.
What could go wrong
This is a small, single-center trial. The cartoon may not reduce anxiety more than a fun cartoon or standard information, and results may not apply to all hospitals or age groups.
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University of Health Sciences Gulhane Training and Research Hospital
RECRUITINGAnkara, Turkey (Türkiye)
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