Movie magic: new study tests films to keep kids still during cancer treatment

NCT ID NCT05148078

Completed Symptom relief Sponsor: University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center Source: ClinicalTrials.gov ↗

First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time

Summary

This phase II trial tested an interactive movie system called PROMISE to help children aged 3-11 stay still during radiation therapy for cancer, aiming to reduce the need for general anesthesia. The study enrolled 30 children and compared the rate of anesthesia use to a historical average of 70%. If it works, this approach could lower risks and improve the experience for young patients.

What this could mean

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

Active substance: interactive movie system (PROMISE) with video surveillance gating
What this could lead to: If successful, this could offer a non-drug way to keep children still during radiation, reducing the need for anesthesia and its risks.
What could go wrong: This is a small, single-center phase II trial with only 30 participants, so results may not apply broadly. It may not work for all children, especially those with conditions requiring anesthesia.

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Conditions

The condition(s) this trial relates to.

childhood malignant neoplasm neoplasm

As listed by the trial registrant

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

PEDIATRIC CANCER

Contacts and locations

Locations

UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas

Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States

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