Movies replace anesthesia for kids in radiation therapy
NCT ID NCT05148078
First seen Mar 09, 2026 · Last updated May 20, 2026 · Updated 9 times
Summary
This study tested a system that plays interactive movies to help children aged 3-11 stay still during radiation therapy, reducing the need for general anesthesia. The goal was to lower the percentage of children ages 3-7 needing anesthesia from 70% to 30%. The approach aims to ease anxiety and improve quality of life for young patients and their families.
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UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas
Dallas, Texas, 75390, United States
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