Mom's voice may soothe kids out of anesthesia delirium
NCT ID NCT07413289
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether playing a recording of a mother's voice to children as they wake up from anesthesia can reduce postoperative delirium. Eighty children having tonsil surgery took part. Half heard their mother's reassuring voice during recovery; the other half did not. Researchers then compared rates of confusion, agitation, and pain between the two groups.
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Active substance
recorded maternal voice
What this could lead to
If it works, this simple, low-cost method could help children recover more calmly after surgery, reducing distress and need for medication.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed observational study (80 children). Results may not apply to other surgeries or age groups. The effect may be modest or not reproducible in larger trials.
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Mardin Artuklu University Training and Research Hospital
Mardin, Artuklu, 47100, Turkey (Türkiye)