Blow away Pre-Surgery jitters: Kids' breathing games tested for calmer recovery

NCT ID NCT07408037

Recruiting now Symptom relief Sponsor: Bozok University Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This study tests whether playful breathing exercises—like blowing bubbles or cotton balls—can lower anxiety before surgery and reduce confusion after waking up in children aged 3 to 7. About 80 kids will practice these games at home starting 2-3 days before their planned operation. Researchers will measure anxiety levels before surgery and delirium during recovery to see if this simple, drug-free approach makes a difference.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: Gamified breathing exercises (ball blowing, bubble blowing, candle blowing, tissue/paper blowing)
What this could lead to: If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to help young children feel calmer before surgery and recover more smoothly afterward.
What could go wrong: This is a small, early-stage study with only 80 children, so results may not apply to everyone. The games might not reduce anxiety or delirium as hoped.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

delirium Emergence Delirium Postoperative Complications

As listed by the trial registrant

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

EMERGENCE DELIRIUM (DERLENME DELIRYUMU) PEDIATRIC PATIENTS POSTOPERATIVE COMPLICATIONS PREOPERATIVE ANXIETY (AMELIYAT ÖNCESI ANKSIYETE)

Contacts and locations

Locations

Bursa Uludağ Üniversitesi Hastanesi
RECRUITING

Bursa, Bursa, 16130, Turkey (Türkiye)

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