Video games before surgery? study tests fun way to calm Kids' nerves
NCT ID NCT07149727
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether an immersive game experience could reduce anxiety and improve cooperation in 40 children aged 4-12 who needed extra tooth removal under anesthesia. Half received standard care, while the other half also played role-playing games, did parent-child activities, and got rewards. Researchers measured anxiety through questionnaires, heart rate, and stress hormones. The goal is to find a simple, non-drug way to make the hospital experience less scary for kids.
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Active substance
immersive game experience (role-playing, parent-child games, environmental adjustments, rewards)
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a simple, drug-free way to ease children's anxiety before surgery and improve their cooperation.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed trial with only 40 children, so results may not apply to all kids or settings. The effect may be modest or not better than standard care.
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Jiaxing University Affiliated Hospital
Jiaxing, Zhejiang, 314001, China
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